Laboratory Technician I (Lab Tech) - IRCAD North America

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First shift (exact hours vary). Saturdays required, occasional Sundays. Can accommodate five 8 hour days or four 10 hour days.

Pay Range:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support for primary research investigators and conducts technical research procedures. Experience with both animal surgery and anesthesia strongly preferred.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares laboratory environment for professional education courses as outlined by course coordinator and laboratory leadership. Prepares instrumentation, equipment, and consumables needed for the course.   
• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.  
• Receives, prepares, positions, and performs proper disposition of all tissue samples.  
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions.  
• Follows all DEA regulations related to the receipt, storage, use, destruction, and disposal of controlled substances.  
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data and tissue records.   
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of laboratory procedures including radiographic equipment.  
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment.   

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None

Education Required:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience.  

Experience Required:

• 1 year experience in veterinary medicine, research, medical education, or healthcare field required. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• N/A

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to move and lift heavy objects. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.  

Preferred Job Requirements:

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• RVT/LVT, AALAS certification 

Experience Required:

• Prior experience with surgery or anesthesia  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the namesAdvocate Health Care in Illinois;Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; andAurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, withWake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.