Research Lab Technician WFIRM Surgery

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a higher-level technician or principal investigator, the Research Lab Technician performs moderately complex, generally standardized physical, chemical, and biological tests using established protocols and scientific data. The role also provides direction and guidance to laboratory staff.

Work includes testing experimental and clinical materials; performing analyses and studies on tissue and other specimens; setting up equipment and materials for tests, experiments, and operations; selecting standard experimental formats; and preparing basic charts, graphs, and reports from research data. The technician uses established laboratory methods to isolate and identify microorganisms, trains students and technical personnel in procedures, collects and prepares specimens for analysis, and performs research-protocol measurements and procedures, including blood sampling and minor animal surgery. The role also reviews scientific publications and performs related duties.

The position is based in a research laboratory. It involves frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations, animals, and other conditions common to laboratory work, as well as exposure to glass and other breakable objects. Required protective equipment includes gloves, gowns or lab coats, eye protection, and face protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or another related science, or a high school diploma.
• Four years of related clinical or research experience.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff about 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 experimental or clinical formats from established standards and prepare basic 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 for laboratory analysis; obtain, prepare, mount, and stain specimens for microscopic examination.
• Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information relevant to research projects.
• Provide direction and guidance to laboratory staff.
• 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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