Atrium Health
Research Lab Technician I, Biochemistry
Atrium Health, Ardmore, North Carolina, United States
Overview
Department: Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biochemistry
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies
Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20
Job Summary Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, assists in the performance of a variety of standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests. Procedures and techniques are outlined in detail with the employee exercising limited discretion and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.
Education/Experience Associate's degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or, an equivalent combination of education and 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 standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
Operates a balance and other standard laboratory equipment for mixing, weighing, and preparing specimens for clinical/experimental analysis.
Makes minor adjustments to correctly calibrate various types of physical testing and electronic equipment.
Assists higher-level technicians in making microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, radioactive studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
Assists with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization; performs routine handling and treatment; sets up monitoring equipment.
Feeds animals in accordance with prescribed simple diets.
Cleans and sterilizes delicate glassware and equipment and maintains premises in sanitary condition.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Work Environment
Research laboratory environment
Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment
Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
Exposure to animals
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
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. 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. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Role Research Lab Technician I, Biochemistry
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Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varies
Pay Range: $21.45 - $32.20
Job Summary Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, assists in the performance of a variety of standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests. Procedures and techniques are outlined in detail with the employee exercising limited discretion and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.
Education/Experience Associate's degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or, an equivalent combination of education and 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 standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
Operates a balance and other standard laboratory equipment for mixing, weighing, and preparing specimens for clinical/experimental analysis.
Makes minor adjustments to correctly calibrate various types of physical testing and electronic equipment.
Assists higher-level technicians in making microanalysis, tepids analysis, enzyme studies, radioactive studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
Assists with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization; performs routine handling and treatment; sets up monitoring equipment.
Feeds animals in accordance with prescribed simple diets.
Cleans and sterilizes delicate glassware and equipment and maintains premises in sanitary condition.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Work Environment
Research laboratory environment
Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment
Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
Exposure to animals
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
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. 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. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Role Research Lab Technician I, Biochemistry
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