Laboratory Technician

, MD, United States

What You Will Do :

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician . The position is to support the lab day-to-day activities including coordination of lab experiments, procedures, animal colony management, and supply ordering/tracking and safety management. The position will also assist with data acquisition and analysis. This is a full-time on-site opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

Provide training to staff on the performance of laboratory experiments, assays, and protocols.

Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.

Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date.

Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.

Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting, and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.

Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.

Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols.

Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.

Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents, and staining.

Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously.

Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.

Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.

Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.

Perform processing, description, and analysis of specimens.

Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.

Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.

Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.

Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage, and inventory of samples.

Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.

Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed.

Perform processing, description, and analysis of samples.

Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research.

Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.

Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet and conduct statistical analysis.

Collect, Analyze, summarize, and interpret data obtained from research studies; evaluate for completeness and validity.

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What You Will Need :

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, or science related discipline.

A minimum of One (1) year of experience in lab coordination or general laboratory setting.

Experience maintaining Stock Solutions

Ability to perform Intraperitoneal, Subcutaneous, Intravenous, and Intramuscular Injections

Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Outlook

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master’s Degree in a science related discipline preferred.

NIH POTS experience preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.

The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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