Research Technician Dept of Medicine Research

Research Technician I

The laboratories of Drs. Eno Hysi and Warren Lee are working on the development of a novel imaging approach for critically ill patients. The successful candidate will contribute to the construction of an ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging prototype involving advances in optical and ultrasound imaging.

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Due to variable nature of position, this list is to be used as a guide only.

• Perform well-defined, routine, or repetitive tests, experiments, or other procedures.
• Prepare routine media, solutions, and reagents, doing routine assays following prescribed methods.
• Records test results as is and will make best efforts to note unusual occurrences.
• Animal handling and restraint.
• Collection, transcription, and entry of study related data onto standard forms.
• Perform literature searches on requested topics through library database and provide relevant articles to PI or research team.
• Assist with the preparation, processing, and testing of biological samples (human or animal).
• Attend and participate in lab meetings, phone conferences, actively participate in ensuring laboratory efficiency and safety, and communicate and coordinate effectively with the lab members and their research collaborators.
• Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Log samples and related pertinent information.
• Gather and compile experimental results and assist in the preparation of data for reports and publications.
• Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.

• General office duties e.g., filing, mailings, courier services, photocopying, etc.
• Maintain data documentation, physical and logistical storage of records, in accordance with hospital policies and relevant privacy regulations.
• Monitor and order supplies.
• Routine organization and maintenance of laboratory space, supplies and equipment.
• Update lab licenses on file with research facilities for all laboratories used within a study (collect relevant safety information, permits etc. from team members).
• Provide administrative support.

• Collection, transcription, and entry of study related data onto standard forms.
• Perform literature searches on requested topics through library database and provide relevant articles to PI or research team.
• Compile data, analyzes and interprets experiment results or data.
• Preparation of scientific summaries, reports, slides, presentations, and scientific manuscripts will also be required.
• Write a variety of documents such as technical and procedural sections for research reports and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate knowledge base by performing regular reviews of the literature and stay updated on procedure manuals for experimental and laboratory standards.

• All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety, and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:
• Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies.
• Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
• Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Graduate of community college with relevant basic laboratory experience OR demonstrable equivalent combination of specialized education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology is…