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Parsons Corporation BRaD Biology Laboratory Technician II in Baltimore, Maryland
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Job Description:
Parsons is currently seeking a Biology Laboratory Technician Level II to join the Biologics Immunology Core within Biologics Research and Development at WRAIR.
A biology technician II level performs experiments to aid biological researchers in their duties and to assist with maintenance of laboratory supplies/equipment. A bachelor's degree in a biology-type field plus a minimum of two years practical research laboratory experience or a recent master’s degree with a research laboratory component is required.
Key Responsibilities :
Perform experiments in support of laboratory projects and evaluate immune responses in samples from preclinical and clinical studies.
Laboratory bench work activities include, but are not limited to, lymphocyte isolation from whole blood, sample preparation/aliquoting, mammalian cell culture, and performing cellular assays (ELISpot, flow cytometric and/or cytokine detection using multiplex methods) with appropriate sterile techniques.
Accurate and timely documentation of research experiments in notebooks
Support general laboratory management, such as supply/reagent/chemical inventory maintenance, waste disposal, equipment maintenance/QC, and general laboratory maintenance/cleanliness, to include storage units such as refrigerators, freezers, and incubators.
Assist in maintaining sample and supply inventories.
Required Qualifications:
University Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Biology degree preferred) and a minimum of two (2) years research laboratory experience or a recent Master’s degree with a research laboratory component.
Knowledge of general laboratory sterile technique and mammalian cell culture.
Experience with techniques relevant to immunological response characterization (flow cytometry, cell stimulations for cytokine secretion, etc.)
Strong team player with excellent communication and strong inter-personal skills.
Good documentation abilities.
Desire to learn.
Systematic and organized approach to time management.
Detail-oriented work ethic.
Ability to adapt to a fluent work environment and changing priorities.
Desired but not required:
Background in assay development and optimization.
Capable of performing antibody assays (ELISA or Luminex, including isotyping and avidity assays).
Knowledge of quality systems and SOPs.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
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Salary Range:
$52,700.00 - $92,200.00
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