Research Laboratory Technician II, Translational Neuroscience cmbiotech

Department85046 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Translational NeuroscienceStatusFull timeBenefits EligibleYesHours Per Week40Schedule Details/Additional Information8 am-5 pm, M-F, sometimes required to work later and/or on weekends as needed.Pay Range$22.90 - $34.35Job SummaryUnder 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/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.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.Skills/QualificationsAbility to listen and communicate effectivelyBasic computer skillsKnowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and resultsKnowledge of medical equipment and instrumentsKnowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environmentWORK ENVIRONMENTResearch 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 animalsOur Commitment To YouAdvocate 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:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium 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 MorePaid 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 ProgramNote: 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 HealthAdvocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. 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