What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Lab Tech I position at UMass Med School?
Requisition Number | 2023-44937 | # of Openings | 1 | Posted Date | Day | Shift | Non Exempt | Exempt/Non-Exempt Status | Union Position-W28-SHARE |
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Laboratory Technician I, performs a variety of specimen preparatory techniques, dry lab data collection, and routine laboratory maintenance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in more complex laboratory tasks
- Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
- Record results, organize data, and perform basic computations
- Maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
- Comply with all safety and infection control standards
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to perform duties independently
- Judgment and action skills required to solve commonly encountered problems
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionucleotides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.