Job Title : Laboratory Technician Assistant

Location : Baltimore MD 21224

Duration : 3 Years to long term

Shift : 40 Hour / Week (Mon to Fri)

Onsite : Yes

Position Requirements :

Overall Position Summary and Objectives :

• Plans, executes, and arranges 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.
Min Education :
• Bachelor's
• Bachelor's

Certifications & Licenses :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or other related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Life Sciences
Field of Study :
• Biology
• Biology
• Genetics
• Physiology

Skills :

• Experience working with lab equipment
• Performing biological research
• Knowledge in managing hazardous waste

Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.

• Performs sample management and storage.
• 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.
• Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.
• 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.

Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.

• 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.

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
• 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.

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.
• 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. qualitative analysis.
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence / immunohistochemistry.

Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.

• Performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.

Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• 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.

Last updated : 2024-04-27