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**Position Objective:** The Biobank Assay Specialist will provide support to the National Institute of Mental Health within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Assay Specialist, NINDS Biospecimen Core Repository: Oversee operation of the roboticized PhIP-Seq platform (60% effort); provide biobank backup support for biospecimen processing/aliquoting (20%); and learn to support flow cytometry, ELISA, and Quanterix Simoa assays (20%). Work on site in a BSL-2 lab with human biofluids and tissues. Duties include sample labeling, logging, auditing, processing, running assays, and data delivery. Requires MLS/ Medical Technology degree or master's degree or equivalent. Experience with vacutainers, PCR, NGS library prep and working in CAP- or CLIA-certified labs strongly preferred.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
+ Follow established procedures and protocols; utilize aseptic technique to perform experiments.
+ Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
+ Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
+ Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
+ Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.
+ Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.
+ Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously. **2**
+ Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.
+ Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order. **3**
+ Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.
+ Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.
+ Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization. **4**
+ Upkeep sample and database inventory; monitor overall sample inventory.
+ Retrieve, catalog and process samples including but not limited to blood and tumor tissue.
+ Maintain inventory system and sample storage according to outlined guidelines.
+ Perform processing, description and analysis of samples.
+ Update and maintain written laboratory record of the work.
+ Collect and enter research data into laboratory notebooks and databases.
+ Collect data and prepare for analysis and interpretation.
+ Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
+ Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
+ Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
+ Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
+ Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory. **1**
+ Perform experiments on samples according to protocols.
+ Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.
+ Monitor and inventory routine laboratory supplies; ensure that supplies are stocked and organized.
+ Manage the laboratory logistics and supply flow by tracking the consumption of laboratory materials.
+ Plan and organize requests for basic and extraordinary laboratory needs for supplies and consumables.
+ Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.
+ Monitor inventory levels and proper storage of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
+ Establish and maintain a record of laboratory supply usage.
+ Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.
+ Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.
+ Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules.
+ Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
+ Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
+ Perform calibration, run controls and enter results for various equipment.
+ Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.
+ Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.
+ Perform a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures.
+ Perform flow cytometry-based experiments, including cell preparation, cell sorting and molecular analysis of sorted subsets.
+ Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory.
+ Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory. **5**
+ Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.
+ Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.
+ Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.
+ Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
+ Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and
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