Molecular Biology Lab Technician – Translational Research

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 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