Laboratory Technician IV

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a skilled laboratory researcher to plan, execute, and document clinical/research projects in a collaborative team. The role requires strong analytical abilities and hands-on lab work.

Responsibilities include developing standard procedures, supervising staff, reviewing literature, and preparing reports for publication. A Bachelor's in Biological/Physical Sciences with lab experience is required; a Master's is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's in Biological/Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience.
• Master's in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Consults with the principal investigator to plan and implement clinical/research projects.
• Develops control procedures to standardize tests.
• Develops techniques for specimen and tissue analyses in complex procedures.
• Reviews journals and abstracts to inform study design.
• Prepares detailed reports and assists manuscript preparation.
• Supervises lab operations, training, and staffing; sets work priorities.
• Maintains facilities and equipment supplies.
• Develops and updates laboratory procedures, methods, and policies.
• Interviews technical applicants and assists in hiring.
• Performs other related duties incidental to this work.

Conocimientos

Lab equipment use

Record keeping

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences

Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science

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

• Consults with principal investigator in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects.
• Develops control procedures for test standardization.
• Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supervises and coordinates the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities. Schedules and determines work priorities.
• Maintains facilities and equipment supplies.
• Develops and establishes laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies.
• Interviews technical applicants, recommends employee selection and related personnel actions.
• 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