Neuroscience Laboratory Technician - NIH

Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term opportunity 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
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases as well as prepare inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations, and prepare purchase requests
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments
• 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
• Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization
• Perform processing, description and analysis of samples
• Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research
• Convey and discuss research results with team lab members
• Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases
• Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory
• Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures
• 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 to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining
• Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence immunohistochemistry
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols
• Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members
• Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date
• Engage in problem solving as required to solve technical difficulties and to ensure steady progress, with a goal of providing high quality experimental data suitable for publication
• Evaluate new types of experimental approaches analyses and recommend changes to protocols
• Determine when modifications and adjustments are necessary for experiments
• Develop and assist in new assays for application based on requests from investigators
• Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the laboratory

Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline
• Animal Handling: small mammals, rodents
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written

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.