Research Technologist

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Research Technologist (part-time, 20 hours/week) position is a research role in the Nemours Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program that primarily supports the Lung Health Cohort (LHC) study funded by the National Institutes of Health. This individual will manage receipt and storage of biospecimens from the (LHC) American Lung Association Airways Clinical Research Center network (ALA-ACRC) sites and other ALA-ACRC studies as required. Also manages shipment of biospecimens to investigators from the biobank. Maintains both handwritten and computerized records of specimens received and shipped. Prepares reports including budgets, and other regulatory documents. Ability to multi-task is essential. Experience with computer databases preferred. Qualifications: Associate Degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred 2 years significant laboratory experience preferred

Requirements

• Associate Degree is required
• Ability to multi-task is essential

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years significant laboratory experience preferred
• Experience with computer databases preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives biospecimens from the LHC collection sites into the ALA-ACRC biorepository housed at Nemours Biobank and Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP), which includes tracking incoming shipments, accepting shipments, cataloging shipment biospecimens, completing paperwork and computer entry related to acquisition.
• Prepares biospecimens for shipment from the ALA-ACRC biorepository to ACRC investigators under an approved protocol. Communicates with and tracks shipments to the recipient site. Catalogues biospecimens shipped, completing paperwork and computer entry related to shipment.
• Prepares reports of biospecimens received and shipped as requested.
• Prepares budgets, material transfer agreements, and other regulatory documents, and coordinates shared email in baskets.
• Develops SOPs with assistance of BMAP Program Manager, Laboratory Manager, and ALA-ACRC Nemours investigators.
• Order necessary supplies as requested by BMAP Program Manager, Laboratory Manager, and ALA-ACRC Nemours investigators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees