Research Laboratory Technician I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

About The Position

Under direct supervision from a higher-level technician or principal investigator, the Research Laboratory Technician I assists with standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests. Procedures and techniques are outlined in detail, and the employee exercises limited discretion and independent judgment when completing assigned tasks. The role is based in a research laboratory and involves work with clinical or experimental materials and specimens, laboratory equipment, and animals.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Biotechnology or a related scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education and 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 and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials and specimens.
Operate a balance and other standard laboratory equipment to mix, weigh, and prepare specimens for clinical or experimental analysis.
Make minor adjustments to calibrate physical testing and electronic equipment.
Assist higher-level technicians with microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, radioactive studies, and chromatographic studies on tissues, secretions, and excretions.
Assist with animal experiments by restraining animals for inoculation and anesthetization, performing routine handling and treatment, and setting up monitoring equipment.
Feed animals according to prescribed simple diets.
Clean and sterilize delicate glassware and equipment and maintain sanitary premises.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.