Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position supporting GSN's customer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
If interested, please provide an up-to-date resume.
Responsibilities.
- Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures, including handling infectious agents, performing immune cell isolations, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning, fluorescence and brightfield microscopy.
- Perform digital flow cytometry, ELISAs, DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, RT-PCR, quantitative PCR and Western blots.
- Work with staff on the maintenance and screening of transgenic mouse colony.
- Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
- Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
- Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
- Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.
- Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines.
- Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
- Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
Qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with maintaining a mouse colony and performing various molecular biology techniques.
- Training in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Outlook
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Global Solutions Network, Inc. (GSN) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the GSN to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected US veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.