Laboratory Technician (51816)

GAP SOLUTIONS INC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

GAP SOLUTIONS INC is looking for a Laboratory Technician to provide custom engineering solutions and advanced equipment maintenance at the NIH Rockville Campus. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be skilled in various laboratory techniques.

The role involves performing laboratory procedures, operating instruments, providing technical help, and monitoring equipment maintenance. Candidates with experience in CAD and advanced functional measurements are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in General Medical and Health Services or similar field of study.
• Skilled in advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, muscle contraction, 3D printing and 3D bioprinting, CAD design.
• Experience with CAD, image analysis, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Operate laboratory machines and instruments; and prepare specimens and equipment for use.
• Provide custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI.

Skills

Experience with CAD

Image analysis

3D bioprinting

Education

Bachelor's degree in General Medical and Health Services or similar

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

3D printing

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Rockville Campus - Rockville, MD 20852

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelors Degree

Salary Range: $30.00 - $34.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Public Health

Position Objective: The Laboratory Technician will provide custom engineering solutions and advanced equipment maintenance for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences within the National Institutes of Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Operate laboratory machines and instruments; and prepare specimens and equipment for use.
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
• Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
• Provide custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI.
• Perform advanced equipment maintenance.
• Perform sample management and storage.
• Analyze, document and report on all procedures performed.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
• Identify and implement advanced specialized technologies for functional measurements in 3D tissue models, e.g. muscle contraction.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Support operation of bioprinters; lend expertise to configuration design of new equipment purchases when needed; assist with mechanical difficulties or computer software issues.
• Contribute to manuscript writing as needed.
• Provide insights and expertise and recommend new strategies and approaches.
• Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Write reports detailing experiments and data analysis; produce publication quality graphs.
• Provide training to new users on the operation and software of bioprinters.
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Train new staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.
• Clean equipment – ad-hoc.
• Inspect equipment – ad-hoc.
• Meet with lab members to present updates – ad-hoc.
• Work products and documents related to attending training programs, researching industry techniques, evaluating emerging technologies, and supporting procurement activities, including orders for equipment and consumables in the POTS/SOS system, obtaining quotes, negotiating pricing, and required documentation.
• Work products and documents related to attending meetings, presenting research findings, documenting results, preparing manuscripts for submission to scientific journals, and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts as first author.
• Work products and documents related to inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
• Work products and documents related to training and mentoring laboratory personnel on technologies used to generate and assess the function of neural models.
• Work products and documents related to establishing collaborative projects within the laboratory, across NCATS, and with external academic partners to develop enabling engineering solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in General Medical and Health Services or similar field of study.
• Experience with CAD, image analysis, Word and Outlook.
• Skilled in advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, muscle contraction, 3D printing and 3D bioprinting, CAD design, fluorescence microscopy, and prototyping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.