Research Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree With major coursework in field of assignment and no experience
• Two (2) years of college with emphasis in coursework in field of assignment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• No experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years of laboratory experience at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with two (2) years of college
• 4 years of laboratory experience including two years at level of Laboratory Technical Assistant or equivalent with High School Graduation or GED equivalent
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical reactions in order to troubleshoot equipment and assays
• Ability to run assays for 14 urine analytes in our stone risk profile
• Ability to learn to perform ad hoc assays on urine and serum as they pertain to mineral metabolism.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ELISA test methods
• Experience with immunoextraction
• Experience with liquid chromatography

Responsibilities

• Assists in receipt and accessioning of samples received from various diagnostic clinics and other research labs.
• Assists in reporting results in patient medical records system (EPIC) to diagnostic clinics.
• Performs specialized procedures for clinical research projects and reports results to Supervisor and Principal Investigators.
• Performs routine scientific and medical research work in science area such as biology, chemistry, physics, or other related scientific field.
• Assembles and/or operates various laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Records research data in accordance with prescribed procedures, discussing results with supervisor.
• Assists in collection of data for project reports.
• Reads literature and confers with supervisor concerning implementation of new procedures.
• May plan for, and provide working supervision to, work of laboratory personnel of lower grade engaged in limited phase of research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer