Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies Technician

US National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks a Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies Technician to maintain laboratory spaces, mammalian cell cultures, and cell banks under limited supervision.

You will conduct cell characterization assays, bioassays, and microscopy using advanced analytical instrumentation. Additional duties include drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing measurement databases, troubleshooting equipment, and collaborating with a

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 level in maintaining mammalian cell cultures and cell banks.
• Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field directly related to the work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory spaces, mammalian cell cultures, and cell banks under limited supervision.
• Conduct cell characterization assays, bioassays, and microscopy using advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manage measurement databases.
• Troubleshoot equipment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support ongoing research efforts with meticulous data handling and documentation.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell bank management

SOP drafting

Microscopy

Assay development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Two years graduate education

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

NIST is seeking a Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies Technician to maintain laboratory spaces, mammalian cell cultures, and cell banks under a limited supervision. In this role, you will conduct cell characterization assays, bioassays, and microscopy using advanced analytical instrumentation. Additional duties include drafting standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing measurement databases, and troubleshooting equipment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Specialized experience: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-8 level (ZT-II at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience in maintaining mammalian cell cultures and cell banks to support advanced research or clinical applications. Experience in maintaining laboratory operational readiness by managing specialized equipment, managing inventory, and troubleshooting technical issues. Assisted in conducting precise mammalian cell measurements and analytical characterization assays to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental data.
• Education: Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree in a field of study directly related to the work of the position.
• Combination of specialized experience and graduate education: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration.