Research Lab Technician II - Atrium Health Immuno-Oncology Research & Clinical Cytometry FT

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

To conduct standardized laboratory testing and analysis of biological and clinical specimens—using methods such as flow cytometry—to support research and clinical studies, while maintaining instrumentation, documenting results, and training technical personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.
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

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate would possess a bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related science, a medical laboratory science or medical technology degree.
One to two years of research or clinical lab experience.
Prior flow cytometry experience is preferred.

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.

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