Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory techniques procedures required for experimental studies.
• Performs technical lab duties as delegated by the Research Staff Supervisor related to the assigned project. Schedules and performs the various analysis needed to complete the project.
• Assists with establishing and scheduling of various procedures and analysis.
• Prepares reagents, purifies chemicals using chromatography, distillation, etc., identifies, separates and quantifies various substances.
• Conducts tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Accumulates data from analyses, prepares charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to Research Staff Supervisor for final analysis and preparation for publication, grant proposals and applications for research funds.
• Potentially orders laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma Required.  Associate’s degree in laboratory science field may offset one year of the work experience requirement. Bachelor's degree may offset two years of the work experience requirement.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a research or related laboratory environment..

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to distinguish color
• Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment
• Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20  pounds
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.