Lab Assistant, Cardiovascular Surgery

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

1d • $22 - $33

About The Position

Provides technical support for primary research investigators and conducts technical research procedures. Essential Functions Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care. Records experimental observations. Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions. Assist in maintaining the storage of research data. Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed. Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures. Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment. Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies. Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects. Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects. Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience.
• 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy required.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions.
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment.
• Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies.
• Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects.
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects.
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees