Neuroscience Research Technician - NIH

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers.  Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with the leading medical research center in the world.  We are recruiting a Neuroscience Research Technician to work on-site at the National Institutes of Health in Rockville, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:
-    Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
-    Optional health, vision, and dental plans
-    Paid leave as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.  
-    Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

KEY TASKS
(1) Provide support and maintenance for cell culture, genotype and cloning technology efforts for the Laboratory of Integrative Neuroscience (LIN) and other areas within the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) 
(2) Synthesize and polyadenylate mRNA; transfect cells with mRNA of plasmid DNA to produce rapid protein expression
(3) Perform technical duties and procedures such as genotyping, cell culture, transfection, DNA cloning, and other procedures assigned 
(4) Serve as a core facility manager responsible for overseeing all genotyping procedures in support of LIN and other laboratories and sections
(5) Create and test cDNA constructs for molecular biological experiments 
(6) Maintain cells in culture and transfect cells with cDNA constructs 
(7) Prepare, organize, and maintain various lab samples, supplies, and equipment 
(8) Maintain detailed accurate record keeping, as well as procurement, processing, and preservation of specimens so as to maintain sample identification and prevention of cross contamination 
(9) Work safely with animal human pathogen biohazards; work with staff to maintain the research laboratory as a safe work environment operation 
(10) Analyze research data and apply statistical methods such as dispersion, analysis and variance, regression and correlation analysis to assemble data in various forms for publication 
(11) Train and teach laboratory staff about the methods and procedures used in the laboratory; assist students and laboratory assistants 

KEY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or related scientific discipline
(2) Minimum of 3 years of hands-on laboratory research experience in cell and molecular biology.
(3) Demonstrated specific experience with mammalian cell culture, DNA cloning, transfection, PCR-based genotyping, and research involving transgenic or genetically modified mouse models
(4) Experience supporting overall laboratory management and operations including sample tracking, laboratory documentation, data analysis, supplies, and training, 

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE
When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position; a full job description can be made available at that time.

Due to the high volume of inquiries, we regret that we cannot accept phone calls. Even if you aren’t contacted for this position, you are still part of our talent network.  All Kelly recruiters have access to your profile, which expands your opportunities even further.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 160 hours of paid time off annually and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit -mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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