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Atrium Health Research Technician II Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Pharmacology Lab FT in Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Summary
Performs laboratory research with minimal supervision. Assists in the design and development of experiments, including the development of new methodologies. Directs all aspects of the biochemical laboratory environment. Assists in the analyses and preparation of data for publication and presentation, and provides support to primary investigators.
Essential Functions
Oversees and directs all aspects of chemical analyses required in the department, including basic science and clinical projects.
Performs measurements using radioisotopes.
Assists other laboratory staff with the completion of analytical procedures.
Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of chemical analyses to other staff members.
Oversees the laboratory environment, such as, safety procedures, record logs, ordering of supplies.
Teaches others how to use equipment, and schedules the use of the equipment to complete experiments.
Establishes and develops new methodologies for chemical analyses.
Physical Requirements
Will be exposed to chemical solutions. Works in a laboratory environment and interacts with people at many professional/technical levels.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred. 3 years of experience in related scientific field preferred. Ability to calculate and formulate chemical solutions, experience with pertinent equipment, and familiarity with techniques for examining oxygen free radicals, mitochondrial function, enzymology preferred.
Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.