Research Laboratory Technician IV, Translational Neuroscience dg

8AM-5PM; Sometimes required to work later or on weekends to accommodate human participant availability to participate in study.

Must have valid NC driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel from Winston-Salem to Charlotte.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, plans, develops, modifies, and implements previously developed and original experimental procedures in a research laboratory exercising independent judgment based upon specialized theoretical knowledge of the applicable science. Provides direction and guidance to technicians and staff in the laboratory.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in the Biological and/or Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience.

Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Consults with principal investigator in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects.

2. Develops control procedures for test standardization.

3. Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.

4. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify additional information used in the design and development of original procedures or techniques related to the research/clinical projects.

5. Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments, discusses with principal investigator the interpretation of the results, and collaborates in the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.

6. Supervises and coordinates the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities. Schedules and determines work priorities.

7. Maintains facilities and equipment supplies.

8. Develops and establishes laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies.

9. Interviews technical applicants, recommends employee selection and related personnel actions.

10. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Research laboratory environment

Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment

Exposure to glass and other breakable objects

Exposure to animals

Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)

May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed

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