Research Laboratory Technician Biochemistry

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform standardized tests on clinical materials and operate routine lab equipment. You will support higher-level technicians in enzyme and chromatography studies and ensure safety and accuracy in daily work.

The role requires an Associate's degree in biotechnology or related field, strong communication, and a commitment to safety. Hours are Monday–Friday 8 AM to 5 PM with a pay range of $21.85–$32.80 per hour and full

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with staff about lab procedures and results
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Awareness of safety hazards and universal precautions to ensure a safe work environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized chemical and physical tests on specimens.
• Operate balance and lab equipment for weighing and preparation.
• Calibrate equipment with minor adjustments as needed.
• Assist higher-level technicians with microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatography.
• Assist with animal experiments by restraining and monitoring during procedures.
• Feed animals according to prescribed diets.
• Clean and sterilize glassware and maintain sanitary lab conditions.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety

Instruments proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in biotechnology or related field

Job description

Department

85031 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biochemistry

Department

85031 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biochemistry

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8 - 5 p

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Education/Experience

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

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

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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, assists in the performance of a variety of standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests. Procedures and techniques are outlined in detail with the employee exercising limited discretion and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.