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SalaryAxle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Axle is seeking a Cell Therapy Manufacturing Laboratory Technicianto join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Clinical Center (CC) located in Bethesda, MD.
Benefits We Offer:
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits for Career Growth
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Healthcare (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives
Deliverables:
- Meet with lab members to present updates - Daily
- Complete documentation per Good Documentation Practices - Daily
- Adhere to NIH Clinical Center and Center for Cellular Engineering policies and procedures - Daily
- Manufacture Cell Therapy products using aseptic techniques - Daily
- Inspect, clean and operate equipment per standard operating procedures - Daily
Work Details:
- Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments. 1
- Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols. 2
- Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory. 3
- Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases. 4
- Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
- Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
- Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
- Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order.
- Performs sample management and storage.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
- 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.
- Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
- 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.
- Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 represents priority rankings, where 1 is highest priority and 5 is lowest priority of those ranked
Minimum Education
Bachelor
Additional Qualifications:
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2)
Field of Study
- Biology
Software
- Outlook
Skills
- Aseptic techniques
- Working in a biosafety cabinet
- Cell culture
Disclaimer:The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.
The diversity of Axle's employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.
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