Lead Biological Science Laboratory Technician - ERP International

ERP International, LLC (www.erpinternational.com) is currently seeking a registered lead Biological Science Laboratory Technician for a full-time position supporting the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) at Silver Spring, MD.  Please apply online to learn more about this great opportunity!

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- Manage laboratory in accordance with WRAIR, AALAC and Safety regulations and respond to all requests for improvements in a timely manner in coordination with the PI.

- Manage laboratory equipment in accordance with WRAIR regulations and coordinate with outside vendors to ensure proper function and repairs as needed.

- Perform behavioral tests on rats, including advanced computer-controlled behavioral testing systems such as elevated plus maze, acoustic startle, open field, operant conditioning, associative conditioning, and other tests as assigned.

- Perform blood draws, tissue dissection, and proper processing and storage of specimens to support studies.

- Participate in the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures to include electrophysiological recording and animal surgeries.

- Process, analyze, and visualize data in graphical or other tabulated formats per laboratory standards.

- Manage development and maintenance of up-to-date laboratory SOPs and best laboratory practices in coordination with the PI and other research staff. 

- Proactively manage and engage in multiple ongoing laboratory efforts simultaneously to include managing lab calendar to ensure lab resources and personnel are allocated according to lab priorities with input from the PI.

- Manage orderly storage and inventory of purchased supplies, equipment and materials necessary to conduct experiments and maintain the laboratories, to include laboratory animals; Initiate and track purchase requests for supplies and animals with input from the PI.

- Draft administrative documents for submission through internal processes with minimal oversight from the PI to include but not limited to minor IACUC amendments, CAPR requests, agreement requests, purchase requests, ARC requests, PBAC requests and annual and other protocol censuses.

- Orient new technicians to laboratory procedures and standards as needed; coordinate lab member orientations and document proficiencies in technical skills for lab members. 

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree with a minimum of 2-years experience in preclinical research, or bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience with progressive increases in responsibility in preclinical research; Must be able to work independently following a brief period of specific technical training.  Must receive and stay current with all required training courses to conform to Institute policies, including those related to laboratory safety, security, information management, animal care and others. Be proficient in productivity software programs including Word, Excel, GraphPad Prism, SPSS Statistics, and others. Adhere to scientific standards of responsible conduct of research, and scientific integrity.