Research Technologist

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Position Summary:
Independently performs a wide range of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparation and highly skilled experimental procedures for research studies and diagnosis of disease. Utilizes specialized laboratory equipment and analysis of the data generated by this equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs routine and highly specialized or unique laboratory experiments for specific research projects, using sophisticated and intricate research equipment and techniques.
  • Performs and devises specialized experiments and procedures, troubleshooting problems with own and other’s results.
  • Provides input to the overall research design to suggest techniques, maximize samples or refine data by the use of specialized techniques.
  • Evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve quality of the results.
  • Calculates, graphs and compiles data obtained, maintaining records and logs of work performed; perform statistical analyses.
  • Undertakes quality assurance of research techniques. Calibrates, troubleshoots and performs repair of maintenance equipment.
  • Evaluates and recommends new equipment and supplies needed for specialized procedures.
  • Assists other lab personnel with the use of specialized equipment and techniques within the lab.
  • Trains and provides guidance to technicians, residents and researchers in specialized procedures, use of equipment and theoretical bases of unique tests.
  • Monitors the sterilization of glassware, media and reagent making and other laboratory processes.
  • Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques.
  • Stays abreast in safety procedures, storage and disposal of bio hazardous, infectious, corrosive, radioactive and toxic substance, regulations in the lab to adhere to new Hospital and federal mandates

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
Experience:
  • Bachelor’s and 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s of Science and 2 years of relevant experience.
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