Research Associate - Full Time - Day Shift - AGH

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine and complex procedures on clinical research specimens, applying mastery of techniques, instrumentation, and data correlation to support physician-driven research and development.

The role emphasizes performing testing per protocols, maintaining quality control, and ongoing education while ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance within the lab environment. Collaboration across teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or a related science.
• Experience preferred: 0-1 years in a research laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol.
• Displays mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation.
• Independently performs all tasks related to execution of research as defined by physician/investigator.
• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation.
• Participates in review and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance records.
• Demonstrates proper care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Participates in continuing education for growth and development of the laboratory.
• Monitors and evaluates laboratory inventory.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Research support

Education

Bachelors in Medical Tech

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Automation software

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory procedures on clinical research specimens; displays a mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation; correlates data required to provide quality information used by physician in the research and development of clinical processes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol while complying with hospital and department policies regarding safety and infection control.
• Displays mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation.
• (40%) Independently performs all tasks related to the execution of research as defined by the physician/investigator.
• (20%) Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation.
• (20%) Participates with the review and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance records.
• (5%) Demonstrates proper care and handling of laboratory animals.
• (5%) Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory.
• (5%) Monitors and evaluates laboratory inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or related science
• Experience with computer software programs Preferred 0-1 years’ experience in a research laboratory environment

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users.

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