Laboratory Technician

Job Family :
Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required :
None

Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :
We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging - Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Work with staff on performing various experiments and procedures related to differentiation and phenotyping of induced pluripotent stem cell lines.
• Perform standard immunological techniques, including western blotting and immunostaining.
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
• Work with staff to provide insight into the effects of ADRD-associated mutations on molecular readouts in cell culture and to characterize genetic pathways for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) using human cell-based models.
• Work with staff to apply published protocols for cell differentiation to IPSC lines, microscopy, and molecular analysis; and on performing large-scale iPSC cell culture experiments on liquid handling platforms.
• Program, operate, and implement novel methods on liquid handling platforms (Hamilton, Tecan)
• Collaborate with other team members to carry out large-scale cell culture protocols using high throughout robotic systems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Analyze laboratory findings.
• Train and assist laboratory staff in designing experiments, using instrumentation, data acquisition and analysis, and preparing figures for publication.
• Work as a team to provide upkeep of scientific equipment and resources including reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples including acquisition, documentation, and storage.
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
• Interpret and record research or operational data.
• Develop new automated differentiation protocols for iPSC lines to differentiate into disease-relevant cell types like neurons, astrocytes, and microglia.
• Develop image analysis routines to analyze the effects of disease-associated mutations on cellular phenotypes.

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What You Will Need :

• Master's Degree in Biology, Cellular Biology, Biochemical Sciences, Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or related discipline.
• At least TWO (2) years of experience in a laboratory or clinical research setting.
• Experience with human iPSC culture and automated platforms
• Experience in scripting/coding to create, test, and perform new methods in automated cell culture platforms.
• Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and procedures
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience in basic Venus-based method scripting for Hamilton robot would be preferred.
• PhD Degree Preferred
• Previous experience with NIH preferred.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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