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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Researcher

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Job Title :

Researcher

Location :

Baltimore MD 21224

Duration :

03 Years to Permanent

Shift:

40 Hours/Week (Mon to Fri)

Teleworking Eligible:

Yes

Onsite:

Yes

Overall Position Summary and Objectives:

The contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives.

Min Education:

Bachelor's

Certifications & Licenses:

Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1)

Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2)

Histo Technologist (HT)

Required Skills:

Animal Handling: Non-human primates

Animal Handling: Mouse

Maintaining Stock Solutions

Intraperitoneal Injections

Inventory Management

Tissue Dissection

Tissue Sectioning

Ordering Supplies

Data Presentation

Data Analysis

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), qPCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR

Cell culture

Western Blotting

Software:

Power point

Outlook

Python

Excel

Word

R

Field of Study:

Biology

Role & Responsibilities:

Performs laboratory experiments in support of research programs and projects.

Interpret experimental techniques and procedures; prepare reports on data results.

Conduct research including planning, and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory

Collaborate with investigators to carry out research testing in the clinical research laboratory according to written standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Perform experiments as listed in analysis plan.

Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures of moderate to high complexity.

Design and perform experiments to advance laboratory goals

Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.

Maintains clear and accurate records of laboratory work in defined notebooks and converts those records to electronic records as appropriate.

Conduct data storage, and record keeping.

Perform data retrieval and entry using multiple IT systems.

Record and interpret experimental data.

Collect and analyze data; organize spreadsheets; prepare graphs, reports, summaries and illustrations for use and

Collect and analyze data; organize spreadsheets; prepare graphs, reports, summaries and illustrations for use and tracking of protocol activity.

Provide preliminary descriptive analysis of study materials and methods.

Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data and analysis systems; ensure that all records are complete.

Review all records and make necessary notations before submitting them for interpretation.

Operates a variety of laboratory equipment.

Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments under GLP guidelines and follow SOPs to perform test, analysis, and other procedures.

Prepare, maintain, document and operate research tools and technologies.

Performs quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.

Perform trouble shooting of equipment; document actions required to resolve problem and initiate corrective action as needed.

Perform required quality control steps as needed.

Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments used to perform tests, analyses, and other laboratory procedures.

Perform quality control of laboratory equipment.

Perform daily calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Monitor equipment performance and maintenance schedules; perform regularly scheduled maintenance on equipment and generate maintenance reports for equipment.

Conduct and coordinate operations in research laboratory, including space, equipment use and scheduling.

Orders and maintains laboratory supplies, including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen, etc.

Develop protocols into SOPs for use in training material.

Coordinate the day to day procurement functions within a research setting (i.e., laboratory).

Procure various types and categories of supplies, equipment, and services required by a research laboratory.

Initiate requests for new or renewal of standing orders for widely used supplies and services.

Interact with administrative staff on management and procurement issues.

Gather information and prepare procurement documents, including Statements of Work and justifications for a variety of supplies and services.

Research and prepare documents for the procurement supplies and research equipment/tools.

Attends and presents data at laboratory meetings and one national scientific meeting.

Attend laboratory meetings; present findings to staff.

Prepare charts and figures for presentations and reports.

Attend facility staff meetings/reviews lab practices or review minutes of the meeting.

Prepare and present posters at scientific meetings.

Draft and produce reports, briefings and other materials for discussion with staff.

Prepare abstracts and manuscripts based on study data and experimental findings to be presented at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific journals.

Attend conferences and seminars; read literature to remain current in related information.

Present findings describing outcomes of successful projects at meetings and conferences.

Develops laboratory experiments in support of research programs and projects.

Interpret experimental techniques and procedures; prepare reports on data results.

Conduct research including planning, and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory

Collaborate with investigators to carry out research testing in the clinical research laboratory according to written standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Perform experiments as listed in analysis plan.

Prepare a draft written description of the analysis procedures, the findings, the limitations and the proposal for follow up experiments.

Perform both routine and specialized laboratory procedures of moderate to high complexity.

Design and perform experiments to advance laboratory goals

Perform experiments with all necessary controls; perform repeat experiments to determine reproducibility; design new experiments as necessary for progress.

Perform fundamental procedures required for research projects.

Perform routine experiments and tests; follow established procedures and protocols.

Reviews orders and maintains laboratory supplies, including chemicals, biological materials, liquid nitrogen, etc.

Develop protocols into SOPs for use in training material.

Coordinate the day to day procurement functions within a research setting (i.e., laboratory).

Procure various types and categories of supplies, equipment, and services required by a research laboratory.

Initiate requests for new or renewal of standing orders for widely used supplies and services.

Interact with administrative staff on management and procurement issues.

Gather information and prepare procurement documents, including Statements of Work and justifications for a variety of supplies and services.

Research and prepare documents for the procurement supplies and research equipment/tools.

Prepare purchase requests for execution through procurement systems.

Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment.

Inventory laboratory supplies and equipment, make recommendations and prepare purchase requests.

Develops strategies with supervisor and other laboratory personnel to plan subsequent experiments.

Conduct computerized searches of library references, scientific publications and other databases; extract, consolidate and organize pertinent materials.

Prepare written evaluation of results including detected deficiencies/defects, and reports on research protocols, processing, analysis, and storage.

Provide reference and research service in response to requests for information on biomedical subjects.

Review and discuss the results of experiments; propose and discuss possible new experiments.

Interact with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects.

Revise the analysis plan and experiments based on the findings of earlier experiments.

Collaborate with staff on planning and executing plans for the development of new research protocols and tools.

Trains staff in specialized laboratory techniques, procedures and laboratory safety.

Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support.

Provide training in laboratory experiments to post-doctoral fellows and technicians.

Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.

Provide mentoring to post-baccalaureate students in the research group.

Create and educate lab members and colleagues in protocols for using new research technologies and tools.

Train and mentor fellows and other scientists who work on project and use equipment; provide quality control measures; develop training plans; oversee training in laboratory techniques.

Provide training to students and other personnel in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures, techniques, etc.

Mentor graduate students or other junior staff to help them learn about assay development, lab equipment and guide their project structure.

Provide training to other personnel on specialized procedures, methodologies, etc.

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