Laboratory Tech – ORAU – Bethesda, MD

Overview:

ORAU has a job opportunity for a Laboratory Technician . This position will support of the overall functions of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), NIH. The position is contingent on award of an upcoming contract with SOARS, Scientific, Operations,and Administrative Resources, NIH. Salary for positions will be determined based on education and experience. Relocation support is not available for this position.

ORAU has been providing scientific and technical talent staffing solutions and designing, managing, and evaluating jobs and internships for more than 70 years. ORAU assists in connecting the best and most diverse group of students, recent graduates, faculty and professionals with world-class fellowships, internships and job opportunities, whether in national laboratories, research institutions, federal government offices or private sector R&D departments.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, process and track samples from the NIH Undiagnosed Disease Program (UDP); use UDPICS and
  FreezerPro.
• Ensure proper specimen collection including handling, labeling, processing, transportation, electronic archiving, and
  storage of specimens.
• Perform DNA, RNA, RBC and buffy coat extraction and quantification.
• Perform genotyping using multiple platforms, gene expression constructs.
• Archive serum, plasma, CSF and urine cell pellets.
• Perform collection, barcoding and transportation of research samples (skin biopsies, research blood, cerebral spinal
  fluid and urine) to Building 50 lab.
• Pick up muscle biopsy, CSF, blood, and skin biopsy samples from sites of sedated procedures and deliver to
  Department of Laboratory Medicine or Bldg. 50 lab.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Biology, or CAP Certified Clinical Laboratory – Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) – 4 years of experience is
  equal to a Bachelor’s Degree
• experience in a CLIA or CAP certified clinical laboratory
• Implement quality control procedures of the laboratory
• Performing preventive maintenance,troubleshooting and calibration procedures;
• Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage
• Proper instrument use
• Ability to evaluate and verify patient sample quality, through
  established quality control procedures
• Knowledge, awareness and skills required to assess, evaluate and verify patient sample quality, through established quality control procedures
• Implementing and performing standard laboratory procedures for DNA and RNA extractions
• Demonstrated background knowledge, experience and proficiency in skills required for proper specimen
  collection, including handling, labeling, processing, transportation, electronic archiving, and storage of specimen
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills