Global Solutions Network (GSN), a federal government contracting firm, presents this full time, long-term position 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.

• Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques, and procedures; 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.
• 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.
• Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs sample management and storage.
• 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.
• Perform processing, description, and analysis of samples.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
• Convey and discuss research results with team lab members.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Work with staff to cover glassware washing, media preparation, and autoclaving.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables, and test panels.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
• Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
• Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
• Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage.
•  Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
• 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.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
• 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.
• Maintain technical acuity requirements.
• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment; monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Plan, execute, and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques, and procedures; performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• 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.
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
• Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Present results and conclusions in written, tabular, and graphic form.
• Prepare accumulated data and conclusions for publication in professional journals.
• Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
• Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Maintain technical acuity requirements.
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Prepare training materials and presentations for staff training.
• 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.
• Instruct collaborators in use of chemical instrumentation and basic data analysis.
• 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.

Qualifications.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• MS Office skills
• Experience in lab coordination
• Animal Handling: Mouse
• Experience with maintaining stock solutions
• Experience with subcutaneous and intravenous injections

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.