Research Lab Technician I, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

1st shift

Pay Range

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts standardized chemical and physical tests on experimental or clinical materials/specimens.

2. Operates a balance and other standard laboratory equipment for mixing weighing and preparing specimens for clinical/experimental analysis.

3. Makes minor adjustments to correctly calibrate various types of physical testing and electronic equipment.

4. Assists higher-level technicians in making microanalysis tepids analysis enzyme studies radioactive studies and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues secretions and excretions.

5. Assists with experiments using animals by restraining them for inoculation and anesthetization; performs routine handling and treatment; sets up monitoring equipment.

6. Feeds animals in accordance with prescribed simple diets.

7. Cleans and sterilizes delicate glassware and equipment and maintains premises in sanitary condition.

8. 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

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.