Research Lab Technician II, Biochemistry

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform a variety of standardized tests and analyses. In this role, you will work under supervision to provide direction to lab staff, ensure safety protocols are followed, and contribute to groundbreaking research efforts. This position offers the opportunity to engage with a dynamic team committed to improving health and advancing healing. If you have a passion for science and a desire to make a difference in the medical field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related science or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to perform standardized tests and analyses in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical, physical, and biological tests on clinical materials.
• Trains students and staff on laboratory techniques and procedures.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Knowledge of Medical Equipment

Safety Hazards Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

High School Diploma with Clinical Experience

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

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 with four years of related clinical/research experience.

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

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.

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

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always