Laboratory Technician IV

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

13d•$29 - $43

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician IV supports clinical and research projects in the Academic Translational Neuroscience department at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The role consults with the principal investigator on project planning and implementation, develops laboratory procedures and experimental techniques, and performs specimen and tissue analyses. It also prepares experiment reports, discusses findings with the principal investigator, and collaborates on scientific manuscripts. The position supervises laboratory operations, training, and staffing; establishes work procedures and policies; and maintains laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies. This role is based in a research laboratory environment and may involve exposure to chemicals, glass and other breakable objects, animals, and bloodborne pathogens. The schedule is five six-hour days on weekdays and/or some weekend work. Work beyond the typical 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, including evenings and weekends, may be required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biological and/or Physical Sciences and four years of related chemical or research experience.
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Knowledge of maintaining routine records and reports.
Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Biology or a related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with the principal investigator in planning, developing, and implementing clinical and research projects.
Develop control procedures for test standardization.
Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses used in complex laboratory procedures.
Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify information for designing and developing original procedures or techniques.
Prepare detailed experiment reports, discuss interpretation of results with the principal investigator, and collaborate on scientific manuscripts for publication.
Supervise and coordinate laboratory operations, training, and staffing; schedule work and determine priorities.
Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment supplies.
Develop and establish laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies.
Interview technical applicants and recommend employee selection and related personnel actions.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.