Laboratory Technician (Part-Time) (49794)

Position Objective: The Laboratory Technician shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Immunogenetics (LIG), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Perform experiment with the use of congenic, transgenic, and knockout mice; analyses of lymphoma cell lines; DNA and tissue microarrays; and molecular and cell biology.
• Perform experiment using laboratory instruments used to perform tests, analyses, and other laboratory procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily records of experiments and results.
• Write reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments.
• Provide quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Order and stock standard laboratory glassware and associated supplies.
• Clean and sterilize glassware, plastic-ware and hand instruments as appropriate.
• Pick up dirty glassware from Media Laboratory.
• Maintain detailed daily reports on items washed; transfer handwritten logs to excel spreadsheet
• Perform quality control for each item washed to check for residue, cracks or other imperfections. Discard any items that are no longer able to meet laboratory standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree plus a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience in a related field.
• Experience with using of applications such as MS Office and Teams and Adobe.
• Experience with handling of biological and chemical material.

Preferred 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.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.