Immunology Lab Technician

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We are a contract of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers, and we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

On the Human Health and Performance Contract, we are at the forefront of safeguarding astronaut health, ensuring human performance, and advancing technologies for human space exploration.

We are seeking an Immunology Lab Technician to support the Human Health and Performance Contract at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

In this role, you will support human spaceflight and ground-based spaceflight analog clinical immunology studies. Responsibilities include study support and execution, experimental design, data analysis, and reporting scientific findings through presentations and peer-reviewed publications. You will coordinate laboratory resources, collect and process human biomedical samples, and perform a variety of immunological assays.

This position may require travel to designated remote locations to support sample collection, processing, and transport activities. Due to the nature of study operations, support during evenings, early mornings, and weekends may occasionally be required. The role will also contribute to the development of grant proposals in response to programmatic needs and relevant funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health, and Environmental Plan by adhering to all applicable safety laws, policies, and procedures, and reporting actual or potential safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with all Quality Assurance Plan requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by the Company.
• Complete all required training assignments.
• Design, plan, and perform laboratory experiments supporting clinical immunology studies.
• Analyze biological samples using techniques including cell culture, flow cytometry, multiplex analysis, and other analytical methods as required.
• Collect, process, handle, and maintain human biological samples in accordance with established protocols.
• Perform data analysis and communicate findings through scientific presentations, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Maintain Immunology Laboratory ISO documentation and laboratory records.
• Manage laboratory inventories, including chemicals, reagents, consumables, and biological samples.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in laboratory meetings, and provide general laboratory support as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and development of research grant proposals and related technical documentation.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Experience with general scientific laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to accurately follow laboratory protocols and maintain detailed records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Flow cytometry
• Immunological assays
• Cell analysis techniques
• Mammalian cell culture
• ELISA
• Multiplex assays
• DNA isolation
• PCR and other molecular biology techniques
• Human biomedical sample processing
• Scientific data analysis and interpretation
• Preparation of scientific presentations and publications

What to Expect

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
• Occasional travel may be required to support study operations and sample collection activities.
• Work schedules may occasionally include evenings, early mornings, or weekends to meet study requirements.