Biochemistry Research Lab Technician: Analysis & Animal Care

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a laboratory technician with an associate degree in biotechnology or related field to perform standardized chemical and physical tests on clinical materials. The role includes operating lab equipment, calibrating instruments, and assisting with a range of analyses, including animal-related procedures, while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires strong communication, basic computer literacy, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in biotechnology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with staff and interpret results.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
• Operate a balance and standard lab equipment for mixing, weighing, and preparing specimens.
• Make minor calibration adjustments to equipment.
• Assist higher-level technicians in microanalysis, enzyme studies, and chromatography.
• Assist with animal-related experiments including restraint for inoculation and anesthesia, and set up monitoring.
• Feed animals according to prescribed diets.
• Clean and sterilize glassware and maintain sanitary lab conditions.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in biotech

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a laboratory technician with an associate degree in biotechnology or related field to perform standardized chemical and physical tests on clinical materials. The role includes operating lab equipment, calibrating instruments, and assisting with a range of analyses, including animal-related procedures, while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires strong communication, basic computer literacy, and knowledge of