Laboratory Manager (Scientist I) in Bethesda

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Contemporaries is a government contracting firm working the Institutes of Health. We are currently looking to add an experienced Lab Manager to their team on a long-term contract. This position is best suited for individuals who are looking to work long-term (2 - 3 years or more) on a government contract, previously have experienced managing hands-on laboratories, and have experience working with animals, specifically rodents. Fitting candidates will be required to have at least 3 years working in a laboratory environment. Candidates should have great communication skills, organizational, and time management skills. 

Duties: 

• Enter purchase requests and re-stock supplies for lab. 
• Monitor and maintain contracts for lab equipment. 
• Make reagents for common use for the lab (media etc.). 
• Maintain mouse lines in animal facilities, including breeding, back-crossing, and maintaining mouse colonies. 
• Monitor and maintain University Committee for the Use and Care of Animals (UCUCA) amendments and renewal forms. 
• Maintain daily lab operations to comply with operations and lab safety. 
• Work with staff on laboratory experiments. 
• Troubleshoot issues with technical procedures; utilize trial and error methods; customize protocols to the biological systems utilized in the lab. 
• Collect data in lab notebooks and databases; analyze and interpret data. 
• Attend laboratory meetings; present findings and results to staff. 
• Prepare samples for flow cytometry; analyze samples in the flow cytometry core. 
• Prepare DNA, RNA and/or protein samples, including libraries and PCR. 
• Barcode bio-specimens. 

Profile:

• Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline. 3 years of specialized experience plus a BS/BA degree is equivalent to a Master's degree. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a laboratory environment. 
• Previous experience working with mice in a lab. 
• In-depth understanding of scientific research, organizational structure and laboratory resources. 
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices. 
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written. 
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills. 

Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 32 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.Company DescriptionContemporaries is a government contracting firm who has been providing HR and Staff support to both federal and private organizations for over 32 years. Specializing in Administrative and related opportunities, while also working with Scientific, IT, Legal, Research, and related opportunities.

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