Laboratory Technician IV

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem seeks a laboratory professional to support clinical and research projects. The role involves planning with investigators, developing test procedures, and applying advanced techniques for specimen analysis.

You will review scientific literature to enhance method design, prepare comprehensive reports, and assist in manuscript preparation. The position also includes supervising lab staff, scheduling work, and maintaining equipment and supplies.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience.
• Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.
• N/A licensure, certification or registration.

Responsabilidades

• Consults with principal investigator in planning, developing, and implementing clinical/research projects.
• Develops control procedures for test standardization and experimental techniques for specimen analyses.
• Reviews journals and literature to inform design of procedures and techniques.
• Prepares detailed reports and discusses results with PI; assists in manuscript preparation.
• Supervises and coordinates laboratory operations, training, and staffing; sets work priorities.
• Maintains facilities and equipment supplies; develops work procedures, methods, and policies.
• Interviews technical applicants and participates in hiring decisions.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work.

Conocimientos

Communication

Laboratory procedures

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Team coordination

Safety procedures

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences

Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in the Biological and/or Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience. Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Consults with principal investigator in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects. 2. Develops control procedures for test standardization. 3. Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures. 4. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify additional information used in the design and development of original procedures or techniques related to the research/clinical projects. 5. Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments, discusses with principal investigator the interpretation of the results, and collaborates in the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication. 6. Supervises and coordinates the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities. Schedules and determines work priorities. 7. Maintains facilities and equipment supplies. 8. Develops and establishes laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies. 9. Interviews technical applicants, recommends employee selection and related personnel actions. 10. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Ability to operate laboratory equipment Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports Ability to learn elementary laboratory techniques and safety precautions WORK ENVIRONMENT: Research laboratory environment Exposure to chemicals Exposure to glass and other breakable objects Possible exposure to animals Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum