Laboratory Technican - NHLBI - NIH

Mykelly; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Paid time off 120 hours

401K plan

Federal holidays

Job summary

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support NIH's Sickle Cell Branch in Bethesda, MD. You will perform laboratory procedures and assays under the direction of the principal investigator and senior scientists, including nucleic acid and protein work, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and related tasks.

The position is a long-term contract with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental options, paid leave, federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s with at least two years of experience in molecular biology.
• Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
• Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be attentive to detail.
• Must possess a high level of independent judgment and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures (human sample handling and processing, extraction and quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins) and assays (molecular biology assays such as gel electrophoresis, enzymatic assays, PCR, etc.) under the direction of the principal investigator and senior scientists.
• Support NIH Sickle Cell Branch research on basic biology and translational science.
• Use core molecular biology techniques: pipetting, centrifugation, buffer preparation, and gel electrophoresis, imaging, and purification.
• Isolate and quantify DNA, RNA, and protein, and run PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR, including primer and probe design.
• Handle and process human samples (whole blood, plasma, DNA, RNA, protein) and run enzymatic and molecular assays.
• Help develop novel assays and improve lab methods for fundamental and translational research.
• Monitor experiments, record test data, and analyze lab findings for research staff.
• Keep accurate lab logs for patient samples and maintain lab equipment.
• Ship, receive, store, and inventory samples, and help update the Sickle Cell Branch inventory repository.
• Order and track reagents and supplies, and keep inventories current.
• Keep a log of lab safety compliance, follow regulations, and prepare reports and protocol updates for supervisors and collaborators.

Skills

Lab safety

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelors in molecular biology

Job description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking aLaboratory Technician with the National Institutes of Health.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
  
• Optional health, vision, and dental plans
  
• Paid leave (min 120 hours; prorated for part-time position) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.
  
• Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives. Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

To perform laboratory procedures (human sample handling and processing, extraction and quantitation of nucleic acids and proteins) and assays (molecular biology assays such as gel electrophoresis, enzymatic assays, PCR, etc.), under the direction [of] the principal investigator and senior scientists, which are core experimental research activities.

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Support NIH Sickle Cell Branch research on basic biology and translational science, working under the direction of the principal investigator and senior scientists.
  
• Use core molecular biology techniques: pipetting, centrifugation, buffer preparation, and gel electrophoresis, imaging, and purification.
  
• Isolate and quantify DNA, RNA, and protein, and run PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR, including primer and probe design.
  
• Handle and process human samples (whole blood, plasma, DNA, RNA, protein) and run enzymatic and molecular assays.
  
• Help develop novel assays and improve lab methods for fundamental and translational research.
  
• Monitor experiments, record test data, and analyze lab findings for research staff.
  
• Keep accurate lab logs for patient samples and maintain lab equipment.
  
• Ship, receive, store, and inventory samples, and help update the Sickle Cell Branch inventory repository.
  
• Order and track reagents and supplies, and keep inventories current.
  
• Keep a log of lab safety compliance, follow regulations, and prepare reports and protocol updates for supervisors and collaborators.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Bachelor’s with at least two (2) years of experience in molecular biology or a related field is required
  
• Skills:Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures. – Must be organized with a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be attentive to detail. – Must possess a high level of independent judgment and accuracy. – Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues. – Excellent oral and written communication skills. – Ability to work independently and reliably.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.