Laboratory Technician-

Concentric Methods is seeking a Laboratory Technicianto join our team in Baltimore, MD in support of the NIH.

• Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and animal protocols.
• 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.
• Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.
• 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 in the laboratory
• 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.
• Performs sample management and storage.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.
• 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; and enter experimental data into spreadsheet 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.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.
• Clean glassware and microscopic slides.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment such as glasses, metal instruments, sinks, tables and test panels.
• Ensure that adequate clean inventory is available for immediate usage.
• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.
• Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
• Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the 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 record of laboratory supply usage.
• Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
• Receiving equipment and supply deliveries, packing slips and order tracking
• Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
• Work with staff to maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
• Ensure that reagents are made correctly and that expired reagents or defective products are replaced to ensure validity of results.
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Coordinate 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.
• Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
• Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
• Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
• Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
• 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.
• Plan and execute experiments for in vitro and in vivo studies, including cell culture, Western blotting and immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry.
• Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.
• Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory.
• Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data; prepare summaries and reports based on results and findings.
• Prepare reports and summaries; prepare data for presentation at laboratory meetings.
• Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
• Present results and conclusions in written, tabular and graphic form.
• Performs advanced equipment maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
• Perform regularly scheduled maintenance on and generate maintenance reports for equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Perform laboratory maintenance tasks, including scheduling liquid waste container pickup.
• Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
• Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
• Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.
• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.
• Provide one-on-one and group training related to safety standards on usage and disposal of chemicals and reagents.
• Provide training to staff on the performance of laboratory experiments, assays and protocols.
• Train new staff on the use, calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Train new laboratory members in the correct use of equipment, application of techniques and laboratory protocols.
• Work with staff to monitor and ensure that appropriate laboratory safety courses and certifications for staff are up to date.
• Distribute educational and outreach materials to laboratories as part of routine safety surveys.
• Provides insights and expertise and recommends new strategies and approaches.
• Engage in problem solving as required to solve technical difficulties and to ensure steady progress, with a goal of providing high quality experimental data suitable for publication.
• Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the laboratory.