Research Associate - Wet Lab Translational Cancer Research

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Performs routine and/or complex laboratory procedures on clinical research specimens, applying laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation. Correlates data to provide quality information used by physicians in the research and development of clinical processes. The role conducts laboratory testing and research tasks according to departmental protocols and applicable safety, infection-control, privacy, and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or a related science.
• Experience with computer software programs.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 years of experience in a research laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocols and comply with hospital and department safety and infection-control policies.
• Independently perform tasks related to research execution as defined by the physician or investigator.
• Operate, calibrate, check, and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in reviewing and monitoring quality-control and quality-assurance records.
• Demonstrate proper care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Participate in continuing education to support laboratory growth and development.
• Monitor and evaluate laboratory inventory.
• Protect covered information, cardholder data, and other confidential customer information in accordance with HIPAA and company security policies.
• Comply with the company Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level