Research Lab Technician I Biomedical Engineering
Research Lab Technician I Biomedical Engineering
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator assists in the performance of a variety of standardized physical chemical or biological tests. Procedures and techniques are outlined in detail with the employee exercising limited discretion and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree in Biotechnology or related scientific field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.
- Operates a balance and other standard laboratory equipment for mixing weighing and preparing specimens for clinical/experimental analysis.
- Makes minor adjustments to correctly calibrate various types of physical testing and electronic equipment.
- Assists higherlevel technicians in making microanalysis tepids analysis enzyme studies radioactive studies and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues secretions and excretions.
- Assists with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization; performs routine handling and treatment; sets up monitoring equipment.
- Feeds animals in accordance with prescribed simple diets.
- Cleans and sterilizes delicate glassware and equipment and maintains premises in sanitary
condition. - Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
