Research Technologist II

The Nemours Research Technologist II organizes and plans projects with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Scientist. Their duties involve setting up and performing new, routine, and established lab procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments. These procedures would include experimental assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. to collect, enter, summarize and analyze experimental data that is used for presentations at local, regional, national or international meetings, as well as for manuscripts and grant applications. They would be expected to support the maintenance of lab equipment as well as the inventory of materials, reagents and specimens. They would also provide safety monitoring and oversight while in the laboratory and participate in research laboratory meetings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the coordination and management of samples/reagents according to protocols and/or projects.

• Perform complex laboratory tests/cultures/specimen processing services for research studies as per protocols.

• Function independently as assigned and assists in resolving issues in coordination with senior lab staff/PI.

• Lead performance of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual QA/QC procedures including equipment, safety audits, and material management.

• Demonstrates safe use and operation of lab equipment and ensures necessary preventative maintenance

• Assist in coordination with senior lab staff, the training and orientation of new laboratory staff.

• Understand and is knowledgeable of Nemours safety policies, procedures and performs more advanced safety functions in the lab.

• Engage in and actively follows the five Nemours Associate Core Competencies - Cultural Stewardship; Relationship Management; Commitment to Improvement and Quality; Effective Communication and Champions Change.

• Completes annual Nemours mandatory training as assigned.

• Performs additional miscellaneous lab duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by associate's supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree required

• Minimum of 3 years significant laboratory experience required