Research Lab Tech Cancer Biology-Charlotte

Advocate-Aurora-Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a laboratory technician to support clinical and research testing in a busy lab. You will perform standardized chemical, biological, and tissue analyses, prepare charts and reports, collect samples, and assist with data review under supervision.

The role requires strong attention to safety, accurate record-keeping, and effective collaboration with medical staff. Responsibilities include operating equipment, maintaining supplies, and training junior personnel as needed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, zoology, or related science.
• High school diploma with four years of related clinical/research experience.
• Ability to interpret data and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests.
• Perform micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatography.
• Set up equipment and organize materials for scheduled tests.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and reports from research data.
• Collect tissues, specimens, and blood samples as required by protocols.
• Train students and staff on laboratory procedures.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Medical equipment

Safety & PPE

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/zoology

High school diploma with four years of related clinical/research experience

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials.

2. Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.

3. Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and/or operations.

4. Selects the appropriate experimental/clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects. 5. Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.

6. Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures.

7. Takes blood samples, pressures, and other specimens and measurements as required by research/clinical protocols. Inoculates research animals with various pathogens and performs minor animal surgery.

8. Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples, prepares, mounts, and stains tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.

9. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.

10. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to listen and communicate effectively Basic computer skills Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment

ENVIRONMENT

Research laboratory environment Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection) Exposure to glass and other breakable objects Exposure to animals.