Research Lab Technician II, Comparative Medicine
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Department
85036 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Comparative Medicine
Status
Part time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
20
Schedule Details / Additional Information
Varies
Job Summary
Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical / research experience.
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
Essential Functions
Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental / clinical materials.Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and / or operations.Selects the appropriate experimental / clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects.Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures.Takes blood samples, pressures, and other specimens and measurements as required by research / clinical protocols. Inoculates research animals with various pathogens and performs minor animal surgery.Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples, prepares, mounts, and stains tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Research laboratory environmentFrequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environmentMust wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns / lab coats, eye protection, face protection)Exposure to glass and other breakable objectsExposure to animalsPay Range
$22.50 - $33.75
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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 :
CompensationPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits And More
Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAtrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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