Research Laboratory Technician

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory genomics and biochemical procedures of low and high complexity in support of cancer research and clinical trials. This technician will have general laboratory responsibilities such as processing patient specimens, performing routine tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, performing data entry, and preserving laboratory records. This technician will also participate in group meetings with physician-scientists, research faculty, staff and students focused on the cancer research projects in which he/she is a participant.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent course work.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Receives and accepts samples from clinics and hospitals, separates them by type of tests required, and distributes to different laboratory sections that will perform each specific type of test.
Enters accessioning data into computer systems.
Compares accessioning records to samples received to ensure accuracy, investigates missing samples, and performs quality assurance on all accessioned samples.
Transports samples from clinic or hospital to laboratory in compliance with CLIA standards.
Processes and dispatches specimens to reference laboratories or centers, ensuring that viability is maintained by proper preservation.
Performs preparation of reagents and controls.
Performs routine laboratory procedures according to established protocols.
Maintains rooms and equipment clean and functional.
Provides support to physicians and to research faculty and staff.
Organizes stock, maintains inventory, and places orders.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.