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, 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. 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. 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: up to 50 lbs. maximum. #J-18808-Ljbffr