Research Lab Technician - Surgical & Biomedical Studies

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WFUSM in Winston-Salem is seeking a laboratory technician to perform moderately complex chemical, biological, and physical tests under supervision, following established protocols. You will train graduate students and other staff, set up equipment, and prepare charts and reports from collected data.

The role involves handling specimens, isolating microorganisms, and supporting research with routine blood draws, tissue collection, and animal work as required.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

listen effectively

basic computer skills

medical terminology

medical equipment knowledge

safety and universal precautions

Education

Bachelor's or high school diploma

Job description

WFUSM in Winston-Salem is seeking a laboratory technician to perform moderately complex chemical, biological, and physical tests under supervision, following established protocols. You will train graduate students and other staff, set up equipment, and prepare charts and reports from collected data.

The role involves handling specimens, isolating microorganisms, and supporting research with routine blood draws, tissue collection, and animal work as required.