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GAP Solutions, Inc. · 19 hours ago

Laboratory Technician Assistant

Gaithersburg, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

GAP Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with laboratory functions. The role involves planning and executing laboratory experiments, maintaining equipment, managing samples, and ensuring the accuracy of laboratory procedures and documentation.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects

Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures

Perform experiments on samples according to protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis

Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry

Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines

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

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

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

Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work

Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases

Assemble, manipulate and format test results

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

Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation

Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases

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

Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings

Convey and discuss research results with team lab members

Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory

Clean glassware and microscopic slides

Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels

Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage

Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures

Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory

Perform experiments on samples according to protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis

Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry

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

Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized

Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials

Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures

Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage

Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests

Receiving equipment and supply deliveries, packing slips and order tracking

Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables

Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory

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

Performs routine equipment maintenance

Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule

Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules

Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments

Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration

Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment

Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment

Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup

Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment

Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research

Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects

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

Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures

Perform experiments on samples according to protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols

Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis

Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry

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

Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory

Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff

Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory

Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings

Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings

Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings

Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols

Present results and conclusions in written, tabular and graphic form

Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules

Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment

Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment

Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup

Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration

Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment

Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule

Provide technical help and expertise to lab members

Provide one-on-one and group training related to safety standards on usage and disposal of chemicals and reagents

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

Train new staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment

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

Distribute educational and outreach materials to laboratories as part of routine safety surveys

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

Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the laboratory

Create and maintain a research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation

Clean Equipment

Inspect Equipment

Meet with lab members to present updates

Monitor lab supply inventory, prepare orders, tracking and receiving

Qualification

Laboratory techniquesCell cultureData analysisEquipment maintenanceStatistical analysisInventory managementTraining staffSafety standardsTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Provide services as a Laboratory Technician Assistant in support of the overall functions of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Plan, execute, and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and perform laboratory techniques relating to scientific research

Operate laboratory equipment; prepares specimens and equipment for use, performs minor/preventive maintenance; updates staff on equipment problems, all issues and requirements

Collect, prepare, and manage samples

Analyzes, documentation on procedures with detailed reporting for use by senior staff

Provides laboratory experience needed to order, maintain and sterilize laboratory supplies

Maintains the inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders

Advises staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures