Laboratory Technician IV

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician to support translational neuroscience projects at Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The role involves developing procedures, conducting tissue analyses, and assisting in manuscript preparation under the supervision of the principal investigator.

The position is full-time (32 hours per week) with five six-hour days on weekdays, and may require some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• Consults with principal investigator in planning, developing, and implementing clinical/research projects.
• Develops control procedures for test standardization.
• Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses in complex laboratory procedures.
• Prepares detailed reports on experimental results and supports manuscript preparation.

Skills

Oral and written directions

Team collaboration

Lab equipment operation

Record keeping

Lab techniques and safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological/Physical Sciences

Master’s degree in Biology or related Physical Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Department:

85046 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Translational Neuroscience

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Five six-hour days on weekdays and/or some weekend work

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

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

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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, andShort- 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.