Lab Technician

Required Education:High School Diploma/GED

Skills:

• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Working knowledge of the proper handling of chemicals and biohazardous materials
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations in different units of measurement
• Ability to use fractions percentages and ratios
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant programs

Certifications: None

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Standing for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity walking and talking.
  • Ability to move or lift up to 20 pounds.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • May be exposed to biohazardous materials blood borne pathogens or chemicals.

Department Preferences:Bachelors Degree in Biological Science or closely related field or Previous experience in a basic biologicalscience research laboratory is desirable but not required.

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Full-time Laboratory Technician to undertake a variety of experimental and technical procedures in a molecular biology/oncology lab. Performs more complex tests and analyses in a laboratory using appropriate technical equipment and diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations according to standardized procedures records and reports results.

Duties:

• Performs specialized tests on patients to include but not limited to collecting samples and performing vestibule tests bio-electronic exercising and physiological function tests and andrology and endocrine tests to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
• Performs chemical physical or biological tests and supports scientific investigators in research laboratory equipment to include but not limited to centrifuges titrators pipetting machines and pH meters.
• Plans sets up and undertakes controlled experiments and trials.
• Records and analyzes test results logs and reports results to the supervisor.
• Conducts daily quality control and performs instrument calibration and adjustments prior to performing lab tests. Manages the maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Compiles enters and graphs data and files reports.
• Assesses laboratory needs inventories supplies and orders and stocks supplies and orders equipment.
• May supervise and train other laboratory the work is equally distributed and completed.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.