Research Lab Technician II Pulmonary Asthma Research Center

Job Summary: Working with the Principal Investigator and Lab Manager, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, conducts a variety of routine experiments, where methodologies are clearly established and non-routine experiments. Participates in the design and modification of research protocols. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data using advanced statistical techniques. Composes and may present sections of research reports and manuscripts. The lab tech is responsible for quality control, freezer inventory systems and maintenance of lab equipment. Projects will include assays on human biospecimens collected over several years during a longitudinal project. Working with study investigators and managers, they will be responsible for coordinating sample workflow and will optimize design of current processing protocols. Applicant will present progress of assigned projects at regular meetings with study team. Attention to detail, excellent communication (oral and written), phone, and computer skills are necessary. This position plays an essential role in the successful completion of multiple clinical research protocols being conducted in the Asthma Research Center. Carries out a broad range of technically advanced research activities and procedures; evaluates conclusions and has considerable latitude to modify or devise methods and techniques as necessary to achieve desired results; typically supervises technical and sometimes administrative elements of the research unit.

Essential Functions: Executes protocols of non-routine experiments. Assists PI with determining the most suitable methodology. Performs basic design and modification of protocols. Calculates, transcribes, and analyzes data. Prepares and presents reports. Organizes and summarizes acquired data using scientific and statistical techniques. Participates in the design of experiments or field work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Analytical skills and ability to resolve technical problems. Ability to interpret acceptability of data results. Strong Computer skills.- Demonstrated competence in research techniques and methodologies.