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The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community – and build rewarding careers for our employees.
About The Position
The Sleep Laboratory Research Technician assists the Principal Investigator with designing research studies and providing scientific input into the research process, providing technical knowledge and expertise in clinical laboratory analysis by assisting with benchtop experiments, preparing, and assisting with the experiments, collecting, and analyzing data, and preparing reports.Responsibilities:
About The Geneva Foundation
The Geneva Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established in 1993 with the purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. This purpose is accomplished through our mission to advance military medicine through research, development, and education. Our culture is living our core values that focus on a higher purpose. Geneva serves a diverse population and is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging a central focus of the employee experience. As a leader in military medical research, we develop critical lifesaving solutions for the global community – and build rewarding careers for our employees.
About The Position
The Sleep Laboratory Research Technician assists the Principal Investigator with designing research studies and providing scientific input into the research process, providing technical knowledge and expertise in clinical laboratory analysis by assisting with benchtop experiments, preparing, and assisting with the experiments, collecting, and analyzing data, and preparing reports.
- Be responsible for the execution of research studies including all aspects of data collection, supporting data management and data analyses, designing surveys, coordinating data collections, collecting survey and interview data, processing data, archiving data, and preparing codebooks
- Assist in preparing Command Briefings, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication in professional journals
- Design research studies to include reviewing and understanding applicable regulations and guidelines
- Organize and prioritize all activities associated with designing research studies
- Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring that it complies with all safety and occupational health rules and regulations
- Required to attend all safety training sessions relative to carrying out the design of research studies, reporting all infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer
- Provide technical knowledge and expertise in clinical laboratory analysis
- Write referenced clinical treatment briefs using Government provided methodologies and formats
- Perform preliminary research, information gathering, and information packaging in preparation for the Clinical Panels, as needed
- Assist the production team with data input
- Provide technical knowledge and expertise in clinical laboratory analysis with expert-guided recommendations for required tasks, length of tasks, responsible treaters, essential characteristics, and material assignments
- Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and infection control procedures
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic study related procedures as required
- Execution and maintenance of research study
- Manage study documentation to include accurate and timely filing
- Collection of data and data entry
- Perform bioassays of tissue culture and rodent tissues, when applicable to protocol
- Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance of all clean rooms and equipment
- Assist with receipt and inspection of raw materials, lab ordering and stocking, as requested
- Process and ship samples according to all regulations and protocol requirements
- Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research
- Interact and communicate effectively with PI, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the prime partner organization
- Comply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duty station
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of laboratory experiments, as requested
- Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- 2-4 years’ experience in biomedical or research laboratory preferred
- 2-4 years non-profit, research, or healthcare experience desired
- Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication
- Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
- Must be flexible with changing priorities and able to communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner
- Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software
- Strong data management and processing skills
- Knowledge of Military Operational Planning, the Military Health System and the Military Medical Logistics System preferred
- Experience in performing complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests desired
- Familiarity with medical terminology and abbreviations
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