Biobank Assay Specialist

Position Information:

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.

Additional Qualifications:

Certifications & Licenses

• Experience with vacutainers, PCR, NGS library prep and working in CAP- or CLIA-certified labs strongly preferred

• Requires MLS/ Medical Technology degree or master's degree or equivalent

Field of Study

• Medical Technologies Technicians

Software

• Excel

Skills

• Pipetting

• At least 2-4 years of hands-on laboratory experience in biomedical, clinical, or translational research settings

• Demonstrated experience working in a BSL-2 laboratory and handling human biofluids and/or tissues.

• Ability to maintain accurate sample records, logs, audit trails, and QC documentation.

• PCR

Deliverables:

• Undergo Tecan 780 Fluent training - Ad-Hoc

• Communicate assay progress to assay users - Bi-Weekly

• Schedule maintenance for equipment - Yearly

• Prepare annual PhIP-Seq usage and expenditure report - Bi-Annually

• Notify PIs of assay completion - Ad-Hoc

• Deliver processed data to assays users PIs - Ad-Hoc

• Review PhIP-Seq queue - Daily

• Biospecimen Logging - Weekly

Statement of Work Details:

• Perform routine analysis and tests on specimens in the laboratory. - 1
• Process and organize multiple samples simultaneously. - 2
• Ensure that all specimens and equipment necessary for experiments are available and in good order. - 3
• Store new samples, update database, retrieve samples with proper authorization. - 4
• Provide experimental progress updates on procedures performed in the laboratory. - 5

• Plans, executes, and arranges laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• 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.

• Operates laboratory machines and instruments; and prepares specimens and equipment for use.

• Prepare materials and equipment for experiments.

• Maintain stocked supplies and records of working reagents, including fixatives, buffers, solvents and staining.

• Work with a variety of routine and specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in the laboratory.

• Prepare specimens and equipment for use in the laboratory.

• Perform processing, description and analysis of specimens.

• Performs sample management and storage.

• 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.

• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed.

• 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.

• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Ensure that supplies and consumables are ready and on hand as necessary for maximum efficiency in the laboratory.

• Cleans and sterilizes instruments, glassware and equipment.

• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• 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 experiments on samples according to protocols.

• Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.

• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and initiates purchase orders.

• 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.

• Performs routine equipment maintenance.

• 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.

• Plan execute and arrange laboratory experiments, new techniques and procedures; and performs laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.

• 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.

• Analyzes, documents and reports on all procedures performed and produces detailed reports for use by senior staff.

• Prepare reports and summaries based on results and findings.

• Record details of experimental procedures, results and protocols.

• Performs advanced equipment maintenance.

• Coordinate general laboratory maintenance, including equipment upkeep and calibration.

• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.

• Monitor and maintain contracts for laboratory equipment and monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedule.

• Trains staff in performing routine laboratory tests and procedures.

• Provide technical help and expertise to lab members.

• Provides insights and expertise and recommends new strategies and approaches.

• Recognize and initiate the investigation into problems with clinical laboratory procedures and equipment.