Laboratory Research Technician — Hands-On Lab Mentor

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a laboratory technician to perform standardized physical, chemical, and biological tests under supervision, guiding lab staff. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related science (or high school diploma with 4 years experience) and experience with tissue samples, micro-analysis, enzyme studies, and data reporting.

You will set up equipment, collect samples, train students, and contribute to research by reviewing journals and communicating results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or related science, or high school diploma.
• Four years of related clinical/research experience.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials.
• Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
• Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and/or operations.
• Selects the appropriate experimental/clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects.
• Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.
• Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures.
• Takes blood samples, pressures, and other specimens and measurements as required by research/clinical protocols. Inoculates research animals with various pathogens and performs minor animal surgery.
• Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples, prepares, mounts, and stains tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Safety awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Chemistry/Zoology or related science

High school diploma

Description du poste

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a laboratory technician to perform standardized physical, chemical, and biological tests under supervision, guiding lab staff. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related science (or high school diploma with 4 years experience) and experience with tissue samples, micro-analysis, enzyme studies, and data reporting.

You will set up equipment, collect samples, train students, and contribute to research by reviewing journals and communicating results.