Research Lab Tech Cancer Biology-Charlotte

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Research Lab Tech conducts standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental and clinical materials in a cancer biology research laboratory. The role performs analyses and laboratory procedures on tissue, secretions, excretions, microorganisms, blood, and other specimens; prepares samples for microscopic examination; and records and reports research observations and results. The technician organizes materials and equipment for scheduled tests and experiments, selects established experimental formats, and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports. The role also supports research protocols involving specimen collection, measurements, and research animals, and demonstrates technical procedures to students and other personnel. The work takes place in a research laboratory with exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations, animals, glass, and other conditions common to laboratory environments; protective equipment is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, zoology, or another related science; alternatively, a high school diploma with four years of related clinical or research experience.
Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental and clinical materials.
Perform micro-analysis, lipid analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on tissues, secretions, and excretions.
Set up equipment and organize materials for scheduled tests, experiments, and operations.
Select appropriate formats from established standards and prepare simple charts, graphs, and reports based on research data and observations.
Isolate and identify microorganisms using established laboratory techniques.
Train and demonstrate technical procedures to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel.
Collect blood samples, pressures, specimens, and other measurements as required by research or clinical protocols.
Inoculate research animals with pathogens and perform minor animal surgery.
Collect tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtain, prepare, mount, and stain tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examination.
Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.