Research Technician I Biospecimen Repository - Atrium Health

Department

85150 Biospecimen Repository (BSR) - Academic Administration

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

The job will be full time, first shift with some flexibility needed. The teammate will primarily report to the Atrium Health Biospecimen Repository (10545 Blair Rd. Suite 1001, Mint Hill NC 28227) but will need to support studies at multiple locations including LCI Morehead (1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte NC 28204) and other LCI sites as needed.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Essential Functions

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions.
• Assist in maintaining the storage of research data.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed.
• Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment.
• Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies.
• Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects.
• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects.
• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms.

Physical Requirements

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

Education, Experience And Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience. 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy required. Nursing assistant experience preferred.

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 names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora 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, with Wake 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.