Lab Technician

Position Hours

Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6:30pm.

Job Description Summary

Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens for laboratory testing and research purposes. Does not perform hypothesis-based research or analysis on the biospecimens – serves as a supporting role to facilitate research.

Essential Functions

• Collects, processes, and stores biological specimens according to established protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of specimen collection, processing, and storage.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and tracked throughout the collection and storage process.
• Performs quality control checks on specimens to ensure that they meet established standards.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies, and orders new supplies as needed.
• Communicates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure that specimens are collected and processed in a timely and efficient manner.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science or equivalent certification and experience, required.
• Coursework in anatomy, physiology, statistics, and relevant research methods, preferred.

Skills

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to change manner of communication styles to adapt to various cultural and work-style differences.
• Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to adjust to change, handle interruptions, and function with changing circumstances.

Experience

Two years of laboratory research experience or equivalent, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet