Laboratory Technician Assistant

Position Objective

Provide services as a Laboratory Technician Assistant in support of the overall functions of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Laboratory Technician Assistant plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research. Operate laboratory equipment; prepare specimens and equipment for use; perform minor/preventive maintenance; update staff on equipment problems, all issues and requirements.

Collect, prepare, and manage samples. Analyze procedures with detailed reporting for use by senior staff. Provide laboratory experience needed to order, maintain and sterilize laboratory supplies. Maintain the inventory of laboratory supplies and initiate purchase orders. Advise staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Perform experiments on samples according to protocols
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols
• Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Perform primary cell culture techniques and immunohistochemistry
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory cell lines
• Work with staff on processing specimens for embedding according to protocols
• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments
• Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining
• Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously
• Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment
• Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order
• Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory
• Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens
• Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization
• Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory
• Perform quality control procedures necessary to ensure the accuracy of each test system, sample processing, storage and inventory of samples
• Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines
• Ensure that policies and procedures regarding sample retrieval and use are followed
• Work with staff to implement storage and distribution of biological samples for future scientific research
• Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue
• Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work
• Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases
• Assemble, manipulate and format test results
• Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases; enter experimental data into spreadsheets and conduct statistical analysis
• Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation
• Work with staff on the maintenance of laboratory logs and databases
• Analyze, summarize and interpret data obtained from research studies; evaluate for completeness and validity
• Interpret results of initial analysis to reveal conclusions and shortcomings
• Convey and discuss research results with team lab members
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand to maximize laboratory efficiency
• Clean glassware and microscopic slides
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glass, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels
• Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage
• Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry
• Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized
• Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking consumption of laboratory materials
• Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain a…