Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech) I - IRCAD North America

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Veterinary Lab Technician to support education courses and clinical research. You will prepare laboratory environments, assist with anesthesia and surgical procedures, and manage tissue samples and data under supervision.

Compliance with safety and DEA regulations is essential, along with maintaining equipment and facility standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Science and at least one year of related healthcare or veterinary experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience.
• 1 year experience in veterinary medicine, research, medical education, or healthcare field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory environment for education courses and gather instrumentation.
• Conduct technical laboratory procedures, animal anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Receive, prepare, position, and dispose of tissue samples.
• Monitor research laboratory inventory and equipment; take appropriate actions.
• Follow DEA regulations for receipt, storage, use, destruction, and disposal of controlled substances.
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data and tissue records.
• Operate radiographic equipment and other devices necessary for laboratory procedures.
• Maintain the physical environment.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Animal anesthesia

Laboratory procedures

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepareslaboratoryenvironment for professional education courses as outlined by course coordinator and laboratory leadership. Prepares instrumentation, equipment, and consumables needed for the course.
• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animalanesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Receives, prepares, positions, and performsproperdisposition ofall tissue samples.
• Assistsinthe monitoring ofresearch laboratory inventory and equipment and takingappropriate actions.
• Follows all DEA regulations related to the receipt, storage, use, destruction, and disposal of controlled substances.
• Assistinmaintainingthe storage of researchdata and tissue records.
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance oflaboratoryproceduresincluding radiographic equipment.
• Assistsin the maintenance of the physical environment.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Bachelor'sof ScienceDegreerequiredorits equivalentin experience.

Experience Required:

• 1 year experience in veterinary medicine, research, medical education, or healthcare fieldrequired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requiresabilityto sit or stand forlong periodsof time.Ability to move and lift heavy objects.Each employee has the responsibility toworkin a safe manner.

PreferredJobRequirements:

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• RVT/LVT, AALAS certification

Experience Required:

• Prior experience with surgery or anesthesia

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment.

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.