Shared Laboratory Resource Specialist II – CCBioRepository

• Support the daily operations of the Bio Repository by collecting, processing, and managing biological samples for the Neuro Institute Brain Study.
• Recruit study participants, collect and process blood samples, and ensure specimens are handled according to established protocols.
• Perform a variety of laboratory activities, train team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment use, and help maintain laboratory operations.
• Demonstrate a consistent understanding of protocols and guiding principles and apply the protocols to experiments.
• Conduct, evaluate experiments, assay and/or perform other laboratory activities.
• Work with more senior mentors to learn and train in higher complex activities, as needed.
• Calculate, compile and communicate results to the leadership or internal customer.
• Perform quality assurance on all assigned activities per procedures or SOPs.
• Perform intake functions for the laboratory, such as logging of samples and service requests, and the dissemination of basic information to users.
• Maintain established laboratory inventories, ordering materials as necessary.
• Prepare and operate equipment for experiments, assays, measurements, etc.
• Perform maintenance and minor equipment repairs, according to manufacturer and Core guidelines.
• Clean and perform general maintenance on equipment, according to established protocols.
• Execute and facilitate delivery of specialized services.
• Interact primarily with Core personnel but may have increasing interaction with Core users.

• Associate's Degree in a relevant scientific field and two years of experience OR Bachelor's Degree OR four years of directly related experience
• Certification in appropriate field per department or core protocol within one year of hire
• Sample handling experience
• Physical Requirements:
  
  May be exposed to hazardous biological, vaporous and odorous materials.
• Manual and visual dexterity required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Continuous lifting, standing and walking.

Demonstrates expertise in biological sample handling, laboratory operations, and adherence to established protocols. Capable of conducting experiments, performing quality assurance, and training team members effectively.

• Biological Sample Handling
• Laboratory Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Certification in Relevant Field

• Experiment Conducting
• Assay Performance
• Sample Processing
• Data Compilation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Protocols
• Training Team Members
• Manual Dexterity
• Visual Dexterity

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Communication Skills

• Certification in Appropriate Field

• Bio Repository
• Neuro Institute Brain Study
• Laboratory Activities
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Core Guidelines