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Rockville, Maryland, United States

Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Processes biological samples from non-human primates including blood and tissues according to company SOPs.• Isolates mononuclear cells from blood and lymphoid tissues.• Formulates study articles including antiretroviral therapy drugs, vaccines, and viruses for immunizations and challenges.• Performs QuantiGene Plex Gene Expression Assay.• BSL2/BSL2+/BSL3 trained.• Uses cell counting instruments such as Nexcelom Cellometer daily.• Prepares media for use in different study protocols.• Receives, stores, and ships samples to clients.• Completes inventory of processed samples in an electronic inventory management system.• Uses various laboratory equipment including Biosafety Cabinets, Pipettes, Filters, Centrifuges, 4°C refrigerators, -80°C freezers, and liquid nitrogen vessels.• Trains new lab staff on company and laboratory SOPs and study protocols.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

• Leads laboratory sample management processes including receiving, registration, storage, and retention of samples according to cGLP and company SOPs.• Prepares chemical solutions using many reagents. (Organics, inorganics, acids, and bases)• Performs laboratory experiments including phospholipid extraction and peptide isolation according to cGLP and current SOPs.• Set up and uses laboratory equipment needed for routine experiments. (Multipette, pipettes, dispensettes, pH meter, centrifuge, orbital shaker, analytical balance, rotary evaporator, sonicator, vortexer, and mill machine)• Carries out basic cleaning and maintenance of Bruker NMR spectrometer.• Identifies and resolves experimental problems via root cause analysis and method development.• Ensures data security and accuracy according to current SOPs.• Creates control charts to track conditions of laboratory equipment and instruments.• Daily use of analytical and precision balances.• Adheres to good weighing practices.• Maintains clean and organized wet and dry laboratories.• Discards waste according to local and federal law and in accordance with current SOPs.• Uses excel to inventory chemical and laboratory supplies.• Contact’s customers to resolve any issues or problems with samples.• Trains new employees on basic laboratory operations and experiments.

Master Of Science - Ms, Biotechnology - Molecular Targets And Drug Discovery

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General