Research Lab Tech Cancer Biology-Charlotte
Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC
•$23 - $34
About The Position
The Research Lab Tech conducts standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental and clinical materials, performs laboratory analyses and studies, and prepares materials and equipment for research procedures. The position supports research projects through specimen collection and preparation, data reporting, microorganism identification, and review of scientific publications. The role also demonstrates and trains technical procedures and may collect measurements and specimens, inoculate research animals, and perform minor animal surgery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, zoology, or another related science, or 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 for interacting with medical staff about laboratory procedures and results.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions.
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 established experimental or clinical formats and prepare simple charts, graphs, and reports from 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 required by research or clinical protocols.
- Inoculate research animals with pathogens and perform minor animal surgery.
- Collect tissues and specimens; obtain, prepare, mount, and stain materials for microscopic examination.
- Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information relevant to research projects.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational assistance program
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on role
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
