Research Technician I Musculoskeletal Institute

Overview

The Musculoskeletal Institute at Atrium Health seeks a highly motivated Research Technician I for its Basic Science and Translational Research laboratory group.

Job Summary

Provides technical support for primary research investigators and conducts technical research procedures.

Essential Functions

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions.
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment.
• Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies.
• Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects.
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects.
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms.
• Supporting existing and future research studies
• Wet-lab bench work, including but not limited to
  • Molecular biology and biochem techniques (qPCR, western blot, ELISA, microarray)
  • microCT and other imaging modalities
  • Biomaterials
  • Cell and tissue culture
  • Microbiology/bacteriology
  • Microscopy
• Assist in protocol development and optimization (e.g. critical assessment of existing scientific literature and established protocols)
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, engineers, clinical researchers, and orthopaedic surgeons
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing timelines
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism

Physical Requirements

Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience. 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy required. Bachelor'd degree in STEM is highly preferred. Previous Lab experience desirable.