Laboratory Technician
Full Time
Bethesda, MD 20889
Posted Just posted
Job description
Join the HJF Team!
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic, and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
HJF is seeking a
Laboratory Technician I to perform laboratory procedures to assist supervisors with sample processing and storage. Provides support in various areas of a laboratory as needed. Complies with laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plans and procedures.
This position will be in support of the Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine (CNRM), specifically the Biomarkers Core. CNRM was established as a collaborative intramural federal program involving the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health, developed to bring together the expertise of clinicians and scientists across disciplines to catalyze innovative approaches to traumatic brain injury (TBI) research. The Biomarkers Core consists of a Biorepository and Bioanalysis team, which supports CNRM and externally funded collaborative studies in the processing and storage of samples and biomarker analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Receives and logs in daily shipments, stores appropriately, and notifies pertinent personnel. Ensures adequate inventory/supplies for laboratory use.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and performs general procedures such as monitoring, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
- Assembles blood kits, inventoried and placed samples into the biorepository, and coordinated with sites.
- Documents testing results and records observations in accordance with good practice quality guidelines and regulations (GxP), standard operating procedures, and protocol requirements.
- Assists with data organization and entry.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and skill in blood and other bio-fluid processing techniques and handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal.
- Well-organized; able to handle multiple tasks with a collaborative mindset
Physical Capabilities:
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to pull and lift heavy objects.
- Operating laboratory equipment.
Qualifications:
Work Environment
- This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
- Associate's Degree
- A minimum of 0-2 years experience required
All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
About Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine:
HJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
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