Kelly Services
Location
Gaithersburg, MD | United States
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 one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Biologist with the National Institutes of Health in Gaithersburg, MD.
This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
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TASKS. The contractor shall:
Follow approved SOPs and GCLP guidelines to complete specimen processing of clinical blood samples in an organized, aseptic, high-throughput manner.
Place and/or remove specimens from appropriate biorepository freezers and liquid nitrogen tanks.
Accept and sign chain of custody requests for clinical samples sent to and from the NIH Clinic and extramural collaborators following regulatory and protocol requirements.
Prepare shipments with appropriate labeling and temperature requirements.
Adjust quickly to changes in schedule as clinical trial volunteers blood draw time or date changes.
Perform specimen processing using aseptic techniques according to protocol.
Register and maintain samples in the Laboratory Information Management System (e.g. Freezerworks).
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a BSL-2 laboratory.
Work collaboratively with team members to complete all tasks for the day, but also be accountable as an individual for personal tasks.
Utilize and maintain various laboratory equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), centrifuge, pipettes, liquid nitrogen tank, and others.
Write and revise SOPs within the Program’s electronic database.
REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:
Bachelors degree in a related field plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.
IT skills such that candidate knows or can quickly learn to utilize LIMS, MasterControl (CQMS), Microsoft Office, etc.
Ability to work well with others and independently.
Ideal, but not required: experience in a GCLP environment and IATA infectious substance A and B shipping certification.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Detail oriented while performing laboratory tasks.
Ability to perform under time constraints and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow directions and protocols without deviations.
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.
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.
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