Research Technologist

Overview

As part of a functional team, this position participates in tissue collections and will spend much of the time performing histology related duties including dissection, direct handling, and trimming of fresh and fixed animal tissue specimens from a variety of species. This position may involve interacting with pathogens under Biological Safety Level 3 conditions. This position requires attention to detail and adherance to strict regulations when collecting and documenting study data. 

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline or with comparable course work; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a wet laboratory environment.  Will operate standard laboratory equipment and will frequently stand, walk, sit, perform lab- and desk-based computer tasks, perform laboratory techniques requiring grasping/pipetting/hand dexterity, perform repetitive motions and occasionally lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.  Will wear personal protective equipment which may include a respirator.  May work in close proximity to an environment containing research animals and may be required to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious agents are present which may require vaccinations.The above is intended to describe the general requirements for the position and should not be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of physical requirements.  The Institute will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience + $500 sign-on bonus.

 

Lovelace Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer