Research Laboratory Technician - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem area seeks a grant-funded research professional to assist in experimental design, data collection, and reporting. The role involves modifying protocols, literature review, and laboratory operations support.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in biological/physical sciences with experience, or a related equivalent. A Master’s degree is preferred for advanced responsibilities in the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the biological and/or physical sciences with two years of related clinical/research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in biology or related physical science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults with principal investigator and assists in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures.
• Modifies existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.
• Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments and discusses interpretation with principal investigator.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and literature for procedures and support information; organizes information for use in research projects.
• Conducts complex chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental materials.
• Performs micro-analysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on tissues, secretions, and excretions.
• Monitors care of research animals; takes blood samples, pressures, and other specimens; performs minor animal surgery.
• Supervises, trains, and reviews work of students and lower-level technicians.
• Operates complex specialized laboratory instruments and instructs others in their use.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment for laboratory operations.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Active listening

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Knowledge of medical equipment

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/physical sciences

Master's degree in biology or related physical science (preferred)

Job description

******Grant-funded Position******

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in the biological and/or physical sciences with two years of related clinical/research experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in biology or related physical science preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

• N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Consults with principal investigator and assists in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures.
• Modifies existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.
• Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments and discusses the interpretation of results with principal investigator.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other related literature for information concerning experimental procedures and supplemental support information. Organizes information for use in applicable research projects.
• Conducts complex chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental materials.
• Performs micro-analysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
• Monitors the care of research animals; take blood samples, pressures, and other specimens and measurements as required by research protocols; and performs minor animal surgery.
• Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of students and lower-level technicians engaged in clinical/research laboratory work.
• Operates complex specialized laboratory instruments and instructs other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.
• 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 ENVIRONMENT

• Research laboratory environment Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Exposure to animals
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)

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