Research Technician I - FT

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks a Laboratory Research Technician to perform technical lab procedures, record observations, and support in managing inventory and data for cardiac catheterization-related research.

The role requires coordinating daily procedures, operating lab equipment, maintaining the work environment, preparing chemical solutions, and assisting physicians and staff in clinical investigations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree or its equivalent in experience is required.
• 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy is required.
• Nursing assistant experience is preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in monitoring research laboratory inventory and equipment.
• Assists in maintaining storage of research data.
• Organizes daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Operates equipment and devices necessary for research procedures.
• Maintains the physical environment.
• Prepares chemical solutions for research projects.
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts related to projects.
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization lab and operating rooms.

Skills

Technical laboratory procedures

Records observations

Inventory & equipment monitoring

Data management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's of Science Degree or equivalent

Job description

Department

39027 Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Hem/Onc: Research Lab: Morehead

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

M-F; 8a-5p with some flexibility.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Essential Functions

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions.
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment.
• Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects.
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects.
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms.

Physical Requirements

Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience. 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy required. Nursing assistant experience preferred. Hands on laboratory experience preferred.

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.