Research Lab Technician II, Comparative Medicine

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform essential tests and analyses in a research environment. This role involves conducting standardized chemical and biological tests, training students and staff, and ensuring a safe laboratory setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biological sciences, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work with medical equipment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact research and clinical outcomes, and help advance scientific knowledge in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or high school diploma with 4 years experience.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized tests on biological and chemical materials.
• Train students and staff on laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze specimens for research and clinical protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of medical equipment

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Zoology

High school diploma with clinical/research experience

Job description

Overview

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 researchprojects.
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