Research Technician

Responsibilities

• Provides routine technical support for research activities and/or laboratory support.
• Adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs.
• Assists with the design of new experiments, multimedia sampling, maintenance, operation and calibration of scientific monitoring equipment for research projects.
• Responsible for general data collection and assists with analysis, recruiting participants.
• May support and assist other technicians.

• Performs simple to moderate technical procedures and experiments according to specific instructions and protocols when initiating and conducting research experiments.
• Manages data and databases.
• Maintains records, reports, and inventory.
• Coordinates consent and assent.
• Administers individual interviews, surveys, and experimental protocols.
• May assist with the development of research protocols, including literature reviews.
• Performs general data collection during research studies.
• Records experimental data.
• Collects/tabulates/calculates data.
• Prepares solutions.
• Assists with purchasing routine lab supplies, collects receipts, and monitors expenditures.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs general equipment.
• May design modifications and fabricate mechanical or electronic equipment.
• May provide general support and supervision of lower-level technicians.
• Works closely with staff to understand the principles of compliance, confidentiality, and other ethical obligations involved in conducting research.
• May assist faculty and students in the use of equipment.
• Administers experiments as needed and provides analysis and interpretation of results as appropriate.
• Keeps current with industry standards, best practices, and trends in health sciences.
• Attends/participates in weekly lab meetings, and, as appropriate, institutes and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year experience performing basic sampling, monitoring or research activities, compiling and collecting data and preparing reports required.
• Associate's degree in Health Science, Biology, Chemistry or other science related field of study preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required.

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