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Form of workJOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, the Research Lab tech III performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests that require the use of independent judgement in support of non-clinical laboratory study activities, including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) studies. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, with two years' of related clinical/research experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in biology or related physical science preferred.
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
Research Technical Functions
- Prepare animals for surgical and medical procedures; including, clipping and disinfecting surgical sites; administrations of sedatives and anesthesia; monitoring anesthesia; recover animals from anesthesia.
- Calculate and prepare drug dosages and maintain controlled drug log.
- Blood and specimen collection for evaluation.
- Provide animal restraint during examinations and treatment.
- Coordinate animal care, feeding and transportation logistics with ARP staff.
- Coordinate animal necropsy and disposal with ARP staff.
- Collaborate with other investigators in performance of specific research procedures
- Perform minor surgical procedures
- Assist primary surgeon in surgical procedures
- Monitor the health of animals on study and make immediate decisions in consultation with the study director regarding appropriate medical care. Health monitoring includes weekend observations.
- Act as Lead Technician, with limited oversight from the Study Director, on assigned study protocols.
- Provide training and guidance to other lab personnel in all perioperative procedures
Research Data and Administrative Functions
- Contribute to the development of sponsor protocols and study reports
- Write, review and update procedural and equipment SOPs and GLP documents as necessary.
- Write or co-author IACUC study protocols
- Generate data for preclinical studies in compliance with PTS SOPs and GLP requirements.
- Independently manage and perform Quality Control (QC) checks on study data in a format structured for study reports and presentations
- Ensure projects are in compliance with local and federal requirements such as IACUC, GLP, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Occupational Health and Safety guidelines
- As needed, review scientific journals, abstracts and other research literature to obtain or verify information used in the design and development of protocols, procedures or techniques related to pre-clinical operations
- Manage scheduling and progress of research studies
- With limited supervision, provide training and guidance to other lab personnel in data QC, IACUC protocols and SOP training.
Research Operational and Facility Functions
- Prepare OR and other facilities for surgery or study procedures, scheduled tests, experiments and/or operations
- Order supplies, materials and drugs needed to support studies
- Assist with the maintenance of inventory of supplies, equipment, medications and other drugs.
- Clean and sterilize instruments
- Assist with the maintenance of equipment and machines, including calibrations.
- Assist with the purchase of lab equipment
- Provide training and guidance to other lab personnel on operational and facility functions.
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
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.
