Technician B

Overview

Technical Grade 4
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $54,462.05

Division of Infectious Diseases is looking for a Technician B to assist a multidisciplinary team of researchers in the implementation and conduct of biomedical research studies, including epidemiological and clinical research studies related to HIV and other infectious diseases.

• Complete complex assignments while following standard protocols and standard operating procedures that require technical proficiency and the ability to make detailed observations and manipulations.
• Perform PBMC isolation and cryopreservation, biopsy processing, and assist with diverse laboratory techniques, including virologic assays, genotyping, and serum and plasma separation.
• Perform assays, preparation of stock or working solutions, calibration of equipment for experiments, and specimen accession, processing, and quality control, in accordance with assigned protocols.
• Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient transport of human specimens from the clinics to the laboratory; and of Research Study Products to the clinic.
• Enter data into the appropriate database; perform quality assurance activities as assigned to ensure that study data are entered and transmitted in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that data and study samples are collected, transported, and stored in accordance with study protocols.
• Assist with development and QC of assigned Standard Operating Procedures, setting up new assays, sample processing documents, and general laboratory operation manuals.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment, order laboratory supplies, and ensure communication between members of the team and the clinic.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Bright, self-motivated and highly organized
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records, and handle multiple projects and interact with staff at all levels; computer skills and strong communication skills
• Comfortable working independently as well as with others in a clinical research setting

• Experience working with young adults and adolescents discussing sexual health and sexual risk
• Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, HIV/AIDS and infectious disease or other clinical and laboratory research; prior experience managing datasets
• Spanish language skills

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
• Contact with patients and/or research subjects
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

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