Research Technician I - IRCAD

Department:

10010 IRCAD - Administration

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

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

$21.85 - $32.80

JOB SUMMARY

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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science Degree preferred or its equivalent in experience. One year experience in research and rehabilitation required. Experience with both animal surgery and anesthesia strongly preferred.

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 laboratory environment.

Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Exposure to animals.

Personal protective equipment required.

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

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, neurosc