Lab Tech: PRN

EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS LLC • Humble, TX

12m

About The Position

Performs laboratory tests to support research efforts in identifying potential drug or biologic candidates for efficacy against disease through a variety of scientific techniques, instrumentation, and disciplines by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; one to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Maintains professional growth and development though seminars, workshops, and professional affiliation to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise
• Seeks feedback to enhance own performance
• Completes annual educational requirements

Responsibilities

• Works collectively with the clinical team by providing services as directed by the physician and/or nurse manager.
• Generates data from a variety of laboratory techniques and analytic instrumentation, such as genetic sequencing and amplification, synthesis of molecules,fermentation, cell culture, microscopy, chromatography, and spectrophotometry.
• Participates in experiments designed to evaluate potential antimicrobial or anti-infective agents, drug resistance, and pharmacokinetics by running batch samples against library of known biologically-active compounds.
• Adheres to industry and government standards regarding aseptic technique and safe handling of biohazardous and radioactive materials
• Calibrates analytical instrumentation.
• Tabulates and graphs data, and prepares technical reports for senior personnel.
• Accesses data acquisition software and enters data in multiple or off-site trials and experiments.
• Maintains laboratory notebooks, archives, and sample or specimen repository.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED