Laboratory Technician - GAP Solutions : Job Details

Position Objective: Provide services as a Laboratory Technician in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Virology (LV), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques, including but not limited to: cell culture, clinical/diagnostic microbiology, DNA analysis, isolation, purification, sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry, gene cloning, protein analysis, and RNA isolation.
• Work with animals in a BSL4 environment.
• Perform general lab management tasks, including laboratory upkeep, routine maintenance of equipment, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment such as chemicals, biological materials, and other reagents. Handle biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc. Maintain workbenches and equipment related to projects. Catalog and label laboratory samples. Assist in maintaining and organizing the inventory of samples, metadata, laboratory supplies, and reagents. Liaise with vendors as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results, and prepare findings and results for laboratory-wide meetings and publication.
• Write reports of findings, including methods, procedures (with any modifications), specimens, materials involved, and results. Maintain laboratory records. Interpret, evaluate, and discuss experimental results with the supervisor as part of planning subsequent studies.
• Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment. Collaborate with colleagues in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive manner to generate data for publications.
• Assist the Federal Task Leader in analyzing and interpreting data, and prepare summaries of laboratory findings for reports and papers, such as papers to be published in scientific journals.
• Be willing to learn principles of molecular biology, genetics, systems biology, and immunology.

Perform quality control for the laboratory.

• Generate laboratory records to support research and independently perform necessary calculations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as experimental needs require.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job, email us at [email protected] . You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a requisition number will not be returned. GAP Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. This position is contingent upon contract award.