Laboratory Technician II (Lab Tech) - IRCAD North America

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Laboratory Education Technician to support education courses and research sessions. You will supervise lab environments, coordinate with course coordinators, and ensure the laboratory runs smoothly.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5 years in veterinary/healthcare settings, and the ability to lead teams and mentor technicians while handling anesthesia and surgical procedures on research animals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in veterinary medicine, research, medical education, or healthcare.
• Ability to lead teams and mentor junior technicians; manage complex anesthetic and surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Meet with leadership to plan education sessions and ensure lab supplies.
• Supervise lab setup for education courses and coordinate with course coordinators.
• Perform technical lab procedures, anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Monitor care of research animals and assist with surgical procedures.
• Coordinate daily/weekly schedules of procedures.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot instruments and software.
• Record observations and ensure data quality.
• Update procedures and assist with IACUC protocol changes.
• Train staff in proper use of lab equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

Anesthesia management

Mentoring technicians

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Department

10010 IRCAD - Administration

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Variable

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Meets with laboratory leadership and/or coursesponsor to understand needs for education courses or research sessions. Ensures that instrumentation and consumables are ordered for the lab. Advises sponsors and leadership about available materials and equipment.
• Supervises the preparation of laboratory environment for professional education courses as outlined by course coordinator and laboratory leadership. Coordinates on site with course coordinator to ensure the laboratory environment best suits their needs. Communicates any requested changes to leadership and other teammates.
• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care to a high level. Assists and instructs other technicians with complex procedures.
• Monitors care of research animals assists with surgical and technical procedures. Performs animal subject research following GLP practices.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Monitors and maintains laboratory analytical equipment and supplies and takes appropriate action. Assists in troubleshooting of equipment and software.
• Takes experimental and clinical observations. Performs quality control on research data and facility records.
• Updates laboratory and surgical procedures as needed. Assists in drafting, editing, and amending IACUC protocols.
• Assists in instructing personnel in the proper use of laboratory equipment and procedures.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None

Education Required

• Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience.

Experience Required

• 5 years of experience in veterinary medicine, research, medical education, or healthcare field required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to lead teams in a veterinary, research, or health care setting. Demonstrated ability to manage complex anesthetic and surgical cases. Ability to train and mentor junior technicians.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to move and lift heavy objects. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• RVT/LVT, AALAS certification

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.