Surgical Research Lab Technician & Biotech Analysis

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan matching

Professional development

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to perform a range of moderately complex tests under supervision, guiding lab staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related science or equivalent experience and 4 years of clinical/research background.

Expect exposure to lab environments and heavy data handling. The position involves performing standardized tests, data collection, and collaboration with researchers and medical staff.

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 standardized chemical, physical and biological tests on samples.
• Performs micro-analysis, lipid analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatography.
• Sets up equipment and organizes materials for scheduled tests.
• Selects appropriate experimental formats and prepares simple charts and reports from data.
• Isolates and identifies microorganisms using standard lab techniques.
• Trains graduate students, medical students and staff in procedures.
• Takes blood samples and other specimens per protocols.
• Collects tissues and prepares specimens for microscopic examination.
• Reviews journals and abstracts for information relevant to projects.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work.

Skills

Listening & communication

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Medical equipment knowledge

Safety & universal precautions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology or related science

High school diploma with 4 years clinical/research experience

Job description

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a full-time laboratory technician to perform a range of moderately complex tests under supervision, guiding lab staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related science or equivalent experience and 4 years of clinical/research background.

Expect exposure to lab environments and heavy data handling. The position involves performing standardized tests, data collection, and collaboration with researchers and medical staff.