NIAID-Laboratory Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Gaithersburg, MD (Job ID 9604114)

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Laboratory Technician -- NIAID – Gaithersburg, MD

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 one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world.  We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician with the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease in Gaithersburg, MD.

This is a long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package
  • Optional health, vision, and dental plans
  • Paid leave (min 120 hours; pro-rated for part time positions) as well as 11 paid federal holidays and 401K plan.  
  • Access to NIH's unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives
  • Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at https://government.kellyservices.us/

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) from whole blood using density gradient separation according to GLP guidelines.
• Support team members with tissue processing and assays as needed.
• Calibrate and operate of a variety of laboratory instruments such as serological pipet-aids, cell counters, centrifuges, controlled rate freezers, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
• Assist with storage, retrieval, shipment of specimens and prepare shipping documents.
• Share in responsibility of cleaning, re-stocking, and up-keep of the laboratory.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Immunology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous related experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to isolate peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) from whole blood using density gradient
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a computer and/or biosafety cabinet; ability to move within the worksite.

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.
Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
 

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, 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.

Why Kelly® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world's most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It's just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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