Laboratory Technician

United States·Rockvillemid

Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Requirements Summary

Cell culture Western blotting Immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemistry DNA and RNA preparation Sample processing and management Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.

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Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory & Life Sciences

(ID: 2026-2413)

What We Offer

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✓100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees

✓Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

✓401K match up to 5%

✓Educational Benefits for Career Growth

✓Employee Referral Bonus

✓Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA)

✓Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

✓Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)

✓Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Responsibilities

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Perform routine laboratory experiments and analyses according to established protocols.
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Conduct tissue culture, cell separation, protein analysis, and quantitative and qualitative laboratory testing.
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Prepare and process biological specimens, including blood, tumor tissue, human normal tissue, tissue culture samples, and preclinical in vivo samples.
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Extract and prepare DNA and RNA from a variety of biospecimens for downstream analyses.
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Retrieve, catalog, process, and maintain patient and research samples.
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Track patient sample analyses, molecular testing results, and timelines for receipt and completion of sample processing.
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Maintain detailed laboratory records, experimental procedures, protocols, and results.
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Analyze, summarize, and interpret research data for completeness and validity.
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Assist with preparation of research data and findings for publications and presentations.
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Coordinate laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, procurement, and supply ordering.
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Support laboratory management activities and ensure compliance with laboratory procedures.
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Train new laboratory personnel and trainees on laboratory procedures and protocols.
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Work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff while supporting ongoing research projects.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience.
Experience with:
- Cell culture
- Western blotting
- Immunofluorescence and/or immunohistochemistry
- DNA and RNA preparation
- Sample processing and management
Strong laboratory documentation and record-keeping skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook

Experience working with human blood, tumor tissue, or other clinical biospecimens.
Experience supporting cancer research, translational research, or molecular biology studies.
Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and coordinating procurement activities.
Familiarity with patient sample tracking and research data management.
Experience training laboratory personnel or research trainees.
Experience working in an NIH, academic, or biomedical research laboratory environment.

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.

The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: careers@axleinfo.com

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range

$70,000—$80,000 USD