Laboratory Technician
70k – 80kRockville, MDOnsite2+ YOE
Summary
Laboratory Technician supporting cancer research at NIH. Performs cell culture, molecular biology techniques, specimen processing, and lab operations in a research environment. Requires bachelor's degree and 2+ years of lab experience.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory experiments and analyses according to established protocols.
- Conduct tissue culture, cell separation, protein analysis, and quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing.
- Prepare and process biological specimens, including blood, tumor tissue, human normal tissue, tissue culture samples, and preclinical in vivo samples.
- Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from a variety of biospecimens for downstream analyses.
- Retrieve, catalog, process, and maintain patient and research samples.
- Track patient sample analyses, molecular testing results, and timelines for receipt and completion of sample processing.
- Maintain detailed laboratory records, experimental procedures, protocols, and results.
- Analyze, summarize, and interpret research data for completeness and validity.
- Assist with preparation of research data and findings for publications and presentations.
- Coordinate laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and supply ordering.
- Support laboratory management activities and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures.
- Train new laboratory personnel and trainees on laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff while supporting ongoing research projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
- Experience with cell culture, Western blotting, immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemistry, DNA and RNA preparation, sample processing and management.
- Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with human blood, tumor tissue, or other clinical biospecimens.
- Experience supporting cancer research, translational research, or molecular biology studies.
- Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and coordinating procurement activities.
- Familiarity with patient sample tracking and research data management.
- Experience training laboratory personnel or research trainees.
- Experience working in an NIH, academic, or biomedical research laboratory environment.
Skills
Cell cultureWestern blottingImmunofluorescenceImmunohistochemistryDNA extractionRNA extractionSample processingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint