Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Family :

Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are currently searching for a Researcher. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD.

• Create and educate lab members and colleagues in protocols for using new research technologies and tools.

• Provide training to other personnel on specialized procedures, methodologies, etc.

• Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support.

• Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.

• Provide mentoring to post-baccalaureate students in the research group.

• Interpret experimental techniques and procedures; prepare reports on data results.

• Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory.

• Collaborate with investigators to carry out research testing in the clinical research laboratory according to written standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare a draft written description of the analysis procedures, the findings, the limitations, and the proposal for follow up experiments.

• Perform experiments with all necessary controls; perform repeat experiments to determine reproducibility; design new experiments as necessary for progress.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data and analysis systems; ensure that all records are complete.

• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments under GLP guidelines and follow SOPs to perform test, analysis, and other procedures.

• Conduct and coordinate operations in research laboratory, including space, equipment use and scheduling.

• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.

• Draft and produce reports, briefings, and other materials for discussion with staff.

• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts based on study data and experimental findings to be presented at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific journals.

• Attend conferences and seminars; read literature to remain current in related information.

• Conduct computerized searches of library references, scientific publications, and other databases; extract, consolidate and organize pertinent materials.

• Prepare written evaluation of results including detected deficiencies/defects, and reports on research protocols, processing, analysis, and storage.

• Cross reference research data; conduct comparative analysis.

• Train and mentor fellows and other scientists who work on project and use equipment; provide quality control measures; develop training plans; oversee training in laboratory techniques.

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What You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Scientific Research, Clinical Research, Laboratory setting, and/or related science experience.

• Experience in Animal Handling (i.e., Mice)

• Previous experience in maintaining stock solutions.

• Experience with intraperitoneal Injections.

• Previous experience in tissue dissection and tissue sectioning.

• Has inventory management experience and ordering supplies.

• Experience data presentation and data analysis

• Knowledgeable in Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), qPCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, and/or Cell culture

• Proficient in preforming Western Blotting

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and/or Microsoft Word

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Previous training and/or mentoring of colleagues, students, and/or post-doc fellows.

• Experience using Python and/or R

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

• Preferred candidates with certifications in Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1), Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2), and/or Histotechnologist (HT).

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.