Research Lab Technician II, Comparative Medicine
3 weeks ago
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex physical, chemical, and/or biological tests that require the use of independent judgment in the planning, modification, and performance of clinical and research laboratory procedures.
- Duties include clinical and behavioral data collection from nonhuman primates, data verification, and maintenance of tracking files, data, tissue and image repositories.
- Responsibilities include: handling of nonhuman primates, blood and CSF collection, tissue collection, cell separation, data verification and manipulation, repository management, and protocol writing.
- The position will be located at the Clarkson Campus.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in the biological or psychological sciences or two years’ of related clinical/research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CURRENT PROJECTS IN THE LAB INCLUDE
- Effects of Western and Mediterranean Diets on Metabolic and Neuropathological Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s disease in NHPs
- Psychosocial Stress Effects on Regenerative Medicine Therapies for Lower Urinary Tract Disorders in Nonhuman Primate
- Development of an Innovative Vervet (Chlorocebus aethiops sabaeus) Model of Early Alzheimer’s-like Neuropathology and Symptomatology
- Wake Forest Alzheimer’s Disease Core Center – Neuropathology Core
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 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.
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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