Biological Science Laboratory Technician
What you'd do
About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency, located at Tripler Army Medical Center, Directorate of Education, Training & Research, Department of Clinical Investigation, Research Pharmacy, Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices.
Major duties
Obtain, process and inventory all specimens from research subjects, in vitro cell models and animal models. Ensure all data is accurately identified for computer accessing of research subject assay results and properly categorized experimental groups, research subjects assay results. Perform hormone ELISA and blood chemistry assays, biochemical and molecular biological assays, quantitative real-time PCR, flow cytometry, and genome sequencing and supervise the proper storage and processing of all specimen. Responsible for performing special assays, processing human and animal specimens for generating publishable validated data to contribute to scientific peer-reviewed journals and training of GME residents. Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records and report abnormal lab results to professional investigators for interpretation and comparison of results in scientific articles.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level in the Federal service which includes performing life sciences laboratory research, endocrinology and biomarker assays, and animal specimen processing. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). OR Education: Two years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as biology, microbiology, or biochemistry. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
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