Laboratory Technician

About the role

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician to provide custom engineering solutions and advanced equipment maintenance. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of bioprinters.
• Lend expertise in configuration design of new equipment purchases when needed.
• Aid with mechanical difficulties or computer software issues as needed.
• Provide custom engineering solutions for 3DTBL and DPI 2.
• Identify and implement advanced specialized technologies for functional measurements in 3D tissue models, e.g. muscle contraction.
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
• Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
• Perform advanced equipment maintenance.
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases.
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• Maintain equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Cook up general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• 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.
• Analyze documents and reports on all procedures performed and produce detailed reports for use by senior staff.
• Contribute to manuscript writing as needed.
• Provide insights and expertise to recommend new strategies and approaches.
• Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Write reports detailing experiments and data analysis; produce publication quality graphs.
• Provide training to new users on the operation and software of bioprinters.
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, including calibration and maintenance; application of techniques; and laboratory protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in general medical and health services or related discipline.
• At least TWO (2) years of Laboratory Technician experience.
• Knowledge of advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, such as muscle contraction, 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, CAD design, Fluoresce microscopy or prototyping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with CAD and image analysis software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to ad hoc requests and prioritize assignments appropriately.

Skills

• Advanced specialized functional measurements in 3D tissue models, such as muscle contraction, 3D printing, 3D bioprinting, CAD design, Fluoresce microscopy or prototyping.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• CAD and image analysis software familiarity.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.