Lab Technician - 3 (Job 1438)

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH Corp is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to serve on a multidisciplinary team that conducts, analyzes, and reports on findings from epidemiological and clinical studies on behalf of the federal government. The studies that we conduct focus on autoimmune diseases and environmental exposures. Lab technicians are the heart of our team’s business operations activities and the soul that keeps our team and our projects moving forward. Candidates with prior experience in health research or related fields are encouraged to apply. However, this position could also be an excellent opportunity for a new graduate who wants to jumpstart a career in public health in a unique collaborative culture that empowers our people to do their best work. This position requires on-site support in Durham, NC (9-5 p.m. EST), 5 days (Monday-Friday). This is not a hybrid/remote position.

Responsibilities

• Use label-creation software and create barcoded labels to scan samples into the laboratory database.
• Prepare specimens from multiple studies for long-term storage using specialized laboratory equipment, create aliquots of specimens per material type (serum, plasma, cells, urine) and study protocols
• Prepare, test, and record results of quality control (QC) material as appropriate for bench processes. Insert QC samples and follow the batching and re-labeling instructions closely.
• Manage Excel files for upload into a specimen database.
• Pack shipments of samples for external laboratories, according to IATA regulations. This task requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventories on a routine basis.
• Communicate with groups of staff within DLH and at external facilities to manage the logistics of a specimen pull to meet required timeframes.
• Develops file structures for efficient specimen and data transfer among repositories and laboratories.
• Works closely with the BSI technical specialist and serves as specimen inventory and BSI-II database resource for collaborators, laboratory operations manager, lab scientific director, and project managers to perform tasks across projects to meet client and project deadlines.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, Medical Lab technology, or related skills required.
• Minimum of one year of experience doing bench research (i.e. biospecimen - blood, urine, stool, and other samples - no assays/testing)
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment required
• Basic experience using MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with LIMS and in a BSL2 laboratory

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.