Research Laboratory Technician I

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate's degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Bending
• Reaching with arms
• Finger and hand dexterity
• Talking
• Hearing
• Seeing
• Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: 20 lbs. maximum.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.