Research Laboratory Technician Biochemistry

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a laboratory technician to support research and clinical testing in a busy hospital laboratory. You will conduct standardized tests on specimens, operate balances and common equipment, and assist more senior technicians with analyses under supervision.

The role requires an Associate degree in biotechnology or related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Strong communication, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology are

Qualifications

• Associate degree in biotechnology or related field is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and document results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized chemical and physical tests on specimens.
• Operate balance and standard lab equipment for sample prep.
• Calibrate equipment and perform minor adjustments.
• Assist with microanalysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic analyses.
• Support animal-related experiments by restraining and monitoring as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of glassware and facilities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Computer basics

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate degree in biotechnology

Job description

Education / Experience

Associate's degree in biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Associate's degree in biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

L ICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION N/A

Essential Functions

• Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
• Operates a balance and other standard laboratory equipment for mixing, weighing, and preparing specimens for clinical/experimental analysis.
• Makes minor adjustments to correctly calibrate various types of physical testing and electronic equipment.
• Assists higher-level technicians in making microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, radioactive studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
• Assists with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization; performs routine handling and treatment; sets up monitoring equipment.
• Feeds animals in accordance with prescribed simple diets.
• Cleans and sterilizes delicate glassware and equipment and maintains premises in sanitary condition.
• 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 ENVIRONMEN T

• 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