Laboratory Technician 2 at DHL Holdings Corp in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Job Description:

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 3,200 employees dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion, DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Laboratory in their mission to aid NIEHS-supported scientists in translational research by providing them with high-quality human biospecimens. The Laboratory Technician will serve on a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated research professionals that supports research studies for the NIEHS. This position is located onsite in Research Triangle Park, NC.

The CRU conducts a diverse array of research studies, such as exploring pulmonary diseases, medical genetics and reproductive health, as well as investigator-initiated FDA studies. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in study design and conduct of research studies from inception to conclusion.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Process, examine, and analyze human biospecimens.
• Isolate cells for clinical research studies.
• Prepare and isolate biomolecules for further testing by principal investigators.
• Support specimen inventory management through a laboratory inventory management system.
• Characterize cells via live cell images, immunocytochemistry, and flow cytometry.
• Perform pilot research studies.
• Receive and ship samples.
• Maintain files on servers and databases.
• Track files on all samples and data.
• Provide quality assurance of labeling of samples.
• Maintain inventory, order in-house laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Be responsible for the submission and proper disposal of laboratory generated chemical waste.
• Ensure that equipment used is in working order, properly maintained, and calibrated.
• Maintain safe working environment when conducting research and laboratory procedures.

Additional Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific field such as biology, chemistry, clinical laboratory, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years working in a laboratory setting that fosters the skills below (preferred).
• Proficient in lab techniques, software, experimental procedures, equipment operation, and work with clinical research samples (preferred).
• Proficient in using PC systems and MS Office Suite.
• Must be able to comply with NIH/NIEHS/CRU immunization requirements.

Preferred / Special Skills:

• Attention to Details: Lab work often involves precise measurements and procedures, requiring a high level of attention to detail.
• Organization and Time Management: Maintaining an organized workspace and keeping accurate records of experiments and findings.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication is crucial for collaborating with team members and documenting procedures and results.
• Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills: Working effectively with other lab members, clinical staff, and multi-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: The capacity to troubleshoot and address unexpected issues that may arise during experiments.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze and interpret experimental data accurately.
• Ethical Standards: Adherence to ethical standards such as GCP (Good Clinical Practice).
• Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to evolving research objectives, methodologies, and techniques.

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

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

DLH will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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