Research Lab Technician II

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University Health Sciences is seeking a laboratory technician to perform a variety of standardized biological, chemical, and physical tests under supervision. You will guide lab staff and contribute to ongoing research projects in a clinical/educational environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related science or a high school diploma with substantial clinical/research experience, and involves handling specimens, training staff, and ensuring safety in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry or related science.
• Four years of related clinical/research experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests.
• Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies.
• Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in testing.
• Prepares charts, graphs, and reports from research data.
• Isolates and identifies microorganisms using standard lab techniques.
• Trains graduate students and medical staff in procedures.
• Takes blood samples and other specimens per protocols.
• Inoculates research animals with pathogens and conducts minor surgeries.
• Collects tissues and specimens for analysis; prepares slides for microscopy.
• Reviews journals and publications for project-relevant information.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Medical equipment knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or related science

High school diploma with 4 years clinical/research experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials.
• Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
• Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and/or operations.
• 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.
• Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.
• Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures.
• 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.
• Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples, prepares, mounts, and stains tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.
• 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

WORK 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

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

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, and Short- 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.

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