Research Lab Technician II, Physiology-Pharmacology
3 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research 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
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Able to prepare the drug solutions for administration in non-human primates (NHP), including specific doses and drug bottles in different concentrations
- Assist with training for new technicians and students regarding the proper care and use of NHPs, and the operation of lab equipment and instruments
- Assist the NHP surgery and behavioral training, and independently conduct different NHP behavioral and physiological assays
- Assist collecting the NHP tissues during the necropsy
- Coordinate with different internal units and prepare required paperwork to settle the NHP transportation among different campuses
- Assist editing the computer programming needed for the operant chambers with MedPC
- Perform intravenous catheter placement and maintain intrathecal catheter patency in awake, behaving NHPs
- Able to administer medical treatments to NHPs by different delivery routes and provide enrichments to NHPs
- Monitor health of NHPs while keeping detailed records of physiological and behavioral measures and surgical procedures
- Maintain and sanitize laboratory equipment unique to NHP research
- Able to order lab supplies to maintain proper inventory (chemicals, surgical supplies, animal enrichment/food, etc)
- Proficiency in using Microsoft excel and power point, & Med PC
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
About Us
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.
Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.
Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.
It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.
About the Team
Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments
Mission
To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Vision
To be the first and best choice for care.
Culture Commitments
We create a space where all Belong
We Work as One to make great things happen
We earn Trust in all we do
We Innovate to better the now and create the future
We drive for Excellence - always
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