Hematology/Oncology Research Tech I

Job Summary

Provides technical support and conduct technical procedures for primary research investigators with a particular emphasis on immune-oncology research. 

Essential Functions
 

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures including (but not limited to) 

• research specimen processing, 
• cell culture
• clinical flow cytometry

• Operate and maintain flow cytometry instrumentation and other devices necessary for the performance of laboratory procedures.

• Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory. 

• Records experimental observations. and assist in maintaining the storage of research data. 

• Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed. 

• Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment. 

• Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects. 

• Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations 

 

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
 

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or

● Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or

● Successful completion of at least a 50-week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician);

or

● Qualified and served as high complexity testing personnel in a CLIA-certified laboratory as of December 28, 2024, and have done so continuously since December 28, 2024.

**** Biology lab skills preferred

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