Regenerative Medicine Technician: Cell Culture & Assays

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies Technician to maintain mammalian cell cultures and cell banks, perform cell characterization assays, bioassays, and microscopy with advanced instrumentation. You will draft SOPs, manage measurement databases, and troubleshoot equipment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to support

Qualifications

• Specialized experience maintaining mammalian cell cultures and cell banks.
• Experience managing laboratory equipment, inventory, and troubleshooting.
• Graduate education or master's degree in a related field, or combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and cell banks; perform cell characterization assays, bioassays, microscopy.
• Manage laboratory spaces, equipment, and supplies; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop and document SOPs; maintain measurement databases; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Cell bank maintenance

Assay development

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a Regenerative Medicine & Advanced Therapies Technician to maintain mammalian cell cultures and cell banks, perform cell characterization assays, bioassays, and microscopy with advanced instrumentation. You will draft SOPs, manage measurement databases, and troubleshoot equipment while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration to support