Lab Technician Austin, Texas

Laboratory Technician

DLH Corp is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve on a multidisciplinary team that conducts, analyzes, and reports on findings from epidemiological and clinical studies on behalf of the federal government. The studies that we conduct focus on autoimmune diseases and environmental exposures. Lab technicians are the heart of our team's business operations activities and the soul that keeps our team and our projects moving forward.

Candidates with prior experience in health research or related fields are encouraged to apply. However, this position could also be an excellent opportunity for a new graduate who wants to jumpstart a career in public health in a unique collaborative culture that empowers our people to do their best work. This position requires on-site support in Durham, NC (9-5 p.m. EST), 5 days (Monday-Friday).

This is not a hybrid/remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Use label-creation software and create barcoded labels to scan samples into the laboratory database.
• Prepare specimens from multiple studies for long-term storage using specialized laboratory equipment, create aliquots of specimens per material type (serum, plasma, cells, urine) and study protocols
• Prepare, test, and record results of quality control (QC) material as appropriate for bench processes. Insert QC samples and follow the batching and re-labeling instructions closely.
• Manage Excel files for upload into a specimen database.
• Pack shipments of samples for external laboratories, according to IATA regulations. This task requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories on a routine basis.
• Communicate with groups of staff within DLH and at external facilities to manage the logistics of a specimen pull to meet required time frames.
• Develops file structures for efficient specimen and data transfer among repositories and laboratories.
• Works closely with the BSI technical specialist and serves as specimen inventory and BSI-II database resource for collaborators, laboratory operations manager, lab scientific director, and project managers to perform tasks across projects to meet client and project deadlines.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, Medical Lab technology, or related skills required.
• Minimum of one year of experience doing bench research (i.e. biospecimen - blood, urine, stool, and other samples - no assays/testing)
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment required
• Basic experience using MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with LIMS and in a BSL2 laboratory

Benefits:

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO:

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.