Research Lab Tech Cancer Biology
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC0–4 yrs54m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 4 years · Diploma
- Must know
- Patient careOperationsMedical terminology
- Work
- On-site in Charlotte
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations43%Patient care37%Medical terminology4%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 28, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Research Lab Tech for Cancer Biology at Atrium Health, Charlotte.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science Bachelor's degree OR high school diploma with four years of related clinical/research experience.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions.
Qualifications
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
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.