Laboratory Technician

Position: Laboratory Technician 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Work Setting: Onsite Research Environment 

Timing: Immediate / Open until Filled 

Position Summary: The McConnell Group, www.themccgroup.com, a health science company, is seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support a research environment by preparing samples, performing diagnostic testing, and maintaining laboratory equipment and records.  

Required Screenings: Candidate MUST pass a government background check as well as maintain appropriate security clearances.  

Schedule: Monday through Friday 

Work Environment: National Bio and Agro Defense Research controlled access facility. Each employee must maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations. 

Position Responsibilities

Lab Maintenance Activities

• Cleaning of workspaces and equipment 
• Maintaining water baths and incubators  
• Restocking active inventory items 
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of cells, viruses, reagents, and materials. 
• Receive and store using proper storage conditions for cells, viruses, reagents, and materials.  
• Performing weekly safety shower and eye wash station inspections 
• Autoclaving trash and waste 
• Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities 

Equipment and Facility Operations

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of material with BDM partners and provide weekly list of material received due on last day of every week 
• Serve as an escort to visiting personnel. 
• Assisting in the installation and evaluation of BDM equipment and facilities 

Documentation and Communication

• Provide Quarterly Reports  
• Inputting IT and service requests as needed. 

Teamwork and Continuous Improvement

• Work effectively within a team environment. 
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiencies. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the research mission. 

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited university or college in a relevant field such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or another relevant field with 2+ years' experience is required.  
• Experience with Mammalian Cell Culture, Hybridoma Cell Culture, Bacterial Cell Culture, Propagation of viruses, and maintaining electronic inventory records.  
• Maintain compliance with all NBAF safety and security regulations. 

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with the following applications DARBI, MasterControl, and Maximo is strongly preferred. 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of fifty (50) pounds over extended periods. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and pull equipment throughout the workday. 
• Possess the physical stamina required to work on feet for extended periods. 

Benefits: The McConnell Group offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees. 

The McConnell Group Recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and leaves of absence. 

As required by law, The McConnell Group participates in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the identity and employment eligibility of persons hired to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify 

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to: 

The McConnell Group, Attention: Human Resources 1 Research Court, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20850. 

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.