Lab Technician

Lab Technician

Job Summary

My research program involves using basic science background and techniques and applying these to patient-centered questions to advance the care and understanding of gastrointestinal diseases. I specifically am focused on eosinophilic and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases and care for patients who help inform our research program of important questions and gaps in understanding. We study how the microbiota, diet and inflammatory pathways affect eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. My laboratory is in within the larger lab of June Round, PhD whose expertise is vast in microbial ecology and immunology. 
 
This role may involve working directly with patients, working with a clinical research coordinator to obtain patient samples and reviewing medical charts/health histories.  This role involves performing experiments independently with patient samples, performing experiments and generating associated data, cell culture, handling human biospecimens including blood, saliva, tissue and fecal samples, and working with murine models of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases.  This role works directly with Amiko Uchida, MD as well as other members of the Uchida and Round laboratories.  

Responsibilities
Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Essential Functions

1. Plans and performs specialized and complex lab tests, experiments, and surgical procedures for studies. These may be performed independently after training and/or with other lab members.
2. Receives and processes human samples for experiments or biobanking with guidance from Principal Investigator and assists the Principal Investigator in the design, implementation and performance of new protocols and procedures as well as the modification of existing techniques.
3. Be familiar with Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents and work with Clinical Research Coordinators to maintain patient cohort studies.
4. Assist in the design and maintenance of laboratory and environmental health and safety documentation and compliance.
5. Assist in the design and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) documents and compliance.
6. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information concerning experimental procedures.
7. Makes statistical calculations, analyzes data, and prepares reports or presentations summarizing research results in timely fashion.
8. Learn to operate complex and specialized laboratory and surgical instruments and equipment.
9. Maintains a log of supplies used in procedures, takes inventory and orders lab equipment and supplies.
10. Work may require weekends for animal or cell culture experiments. In person attendance is required.
    
    

Problem Solving The Clinical Lab technician assists in the development of research protocols and designs and has direct patient contact. Modifies and implement procedures. Records and interprets research results. The incumbent works independently and with other members of lab effectively, under the general supervision of most senior laboratory personnel. Comments Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office and laboratory environment.Often: Human samples such as blood/serum, stool, saliva, tissue, infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).Occasionally: Exposure to animals (mice) depending on experiments planned. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting, carrying samples. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other scientific disciplines in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; knowledge of complex laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and substances. Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment, ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare reports required; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

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Requisition Number: PRN40025B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00229 - Gastroenterology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 to 21.63
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

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