Research Laboratory Technician

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Summary

The Laboratory Technician performs laboratory genomics and biochemical procedures of low and high complexity in support of cancer research and clinical trials. This technician will have general laboratory responsibilities such as processing patient specimens, performing routine tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, performing data entry, and preserving laboratory records. This technician will also participate in group meetings with physician-scientists, research faculty, staff and students focused on the cancer research projects in which he/she is a participant.

Job Functions

• Receives and accepts samples from clinics and hospitals, separates them by type of tests required, and distributes to different laboratory sections that will perform each specific type of test.
• Enters accessioning data into computer systems.
• Compares accessioning records to samples received to ensure accuracy, investigates missing samples, and performs quality assurance on all accessioned samples.
• Transports samples from clinic or hospital to laboratory in compliance with CLIA standards. Processes and dispatches specimens to reference laboratories or centers, ensuring that viability is maintained by proper preservation.
• Performs preparation of reagents and controls.
• Performs routine laboratory procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintains rooms and equipment clean and functional.
• Provides support to physicians and to research faculty and staff.
• Organizes stock, maintains inventory, and places orders.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

Minimum Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent course work.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff