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 Laboratory Technician to perform RNA and DNA extractions and quality control for long-read sequencing. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

Assist in establishing and optimizing DNA and RNA isolation protocols for cell, blood, and tissue samples for long read sequencing.

Identify pitfalls in the original choice of methods or experimental direction and redirect the study to achieve improved results.

Determine when modifications and adjustments are necessary for experiments.

Work with staff on performing various experiments and procedures related to Nanopore long-read sequencing of DNA and RNA samples.

Operate and maintain instrumentation for long-read sequencing of DNA and RNA samples.

Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization.

Collect, enter, update, and maintain research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.

Draw conclusions about the results as related to the ability of the experiments to answer the questions posed.

Provide support for ordering reagents and equipment required for the laboratory.

Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.

Perform routine experiments and tests, including tissue culture, cell separation, protein, and quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.

Inventory, order, and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.

Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.

Perform library preparation of samples for long-read DNA and RNA sequencing.

Collect, analyze, and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and finding.

Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.

Provide support to laboratory staff in establishing and optimizing SOPs and protocols for processing long-read data.

What You Will Need :

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of THREE (3) years of laboratory support experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

DNA extraction

MS Office, including PowerPoint and Project

The annual salary range for this position is $49,800.00-$74,800.00. 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.

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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.