Laboratory Technician

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Travel Required:

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What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Laboratory Technician to support ongoing research activities requiring compound management services; complete standard and submitted service requests, maintain active and stored cell lines in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure viability; and ensure quality assurance and quality control of the RSC cell line inventory. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

• Provide laboratory support for research activities, including compound management and maintenance of cell lines.
• Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
• Perform fundamental laboratory procedures, routine experiments, and specimen testing according to defined protocols.
• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, specimens, and equipment for experiments.
• Maintain and manage sample inventory, including storage, retrieval, cataloging, and database updates.
• Perform quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of sample processing, storage, and testing systems.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, databases, and logs; collect and organize data for analysis and reporting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment; monitor performance and perform routine maintenance and calibration.
• Ensure laboratory supplies are stocked, organized, and available; track inventory and initiate purchase requests as needed.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain laboratory instruments, glassware, and equipment.
• Coordinate laboratory logistics, including supply flow and waste management.
• Present updates and collaborate with lab staff on research activities.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in a laboratory or research environment.
• Experience with laboratory techniques such as pipetting, aseptic technique, and sample handling.
• Experience with inventory management, maintaining stock solutions, and ordering laboratory supplies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing samples, data, and workflows.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to SOP development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a laboratory setting.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working in a biomedical or translational research environment (e.g., NIH/NCATS).
• Familiarity with biological sample types such as blood or tissue specimens.
• Experience maintaining laboratory databases and performing basic data analysis.
• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration processes.

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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

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