Research Lab Technician II

Department 85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information 1st Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35 Education / Experience Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration N/A Essential Functions Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials. Performs micro-analysis, lipid 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, or operations. Prepares charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects using established standard formats. 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; 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. 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. Work Environment Research laboratory environment with 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 and animals. Physical Requirements Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 20 lbs. maximum; up to 50 lbs. maximum; up to 100 lbs. maximum. Benefits Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on job. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr