Research Technician II - job 1 of 2

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400048 Medicine M&D-Infect Dis Unit

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 105 H

Compensation Range:

$19.96 - $27.94

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Exercising some independent judgment and following the guidance of laboratory management, this individual is responsible for providing research support for URMC IDD investigators for investigator-led studies This individual is trained in methods for tissue and bacterial cultures, RT-PCR, neutralization and ELISA serologic assays and antigen preparation. This individual is able to maintain equipment, store and organize laboratory specimens, and assist in protocol development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, manages, performs and processes data generated by moderately complex laboratory experiments which include PCR, ELISA, Western blot and biochemical assays.
• Utilizes laboratory equipment including centrifuges, incubators, tissue culture hoods, automated plate washers, and thermocyclers.
• Tissue and viral culture including maintaining various cells lines, at times simultaneously, growth of respiratory viruses, Preparation and sterilization of buffers and reagents including tissue culture media, phosphate-buffered-saline, and various assay medias.
• Process primary specimens from surveillance studies and clinical trials including human blood samples, sputum samples, nasopharyngeal oropharyngeal in viral transport media, saliva sample.
• Run controls as applicable for assays run, including BioMerieux Respiratory and Pneumonia Panels.
• Maintain hoods, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment as needed.
• Maintain laboratory supplies used by all technicians. 
• Inform the laboratory supervisor of supply shortages.
• Attend appropriate meetings, seminars and lectures regarding clinical research topics.
• Obtain and maintain HSPP, GCP, GCLP, and IATA certifications.
• Review study related documents including protocols, laboratory processing manuals, Manuals of procedures (mops).

Other duties as assigned.

• The above description represents the proposed responsibilities for this position and is not intended to limit assignment of other work or duties as required by the laboratory director.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 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. Required
• 1 year of specialized experience in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and scientific methods required

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