Research Technician I - Psychiatry

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Ibanez Lab serves as Fluid Biomarker Core for The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN) Trials Unit and Observational Study. The ultimate goal is to be able to understand Alzheimer's Disease preclinical phases to treat this disease before onset. The lab is seeking a Research Technician who will be involved in the the primary prevention trial aliquoting and biomarker data generation.

Assists with laboratory duties in a research setting; performs routine tests with direction from the supervisor, manager or higher-level technician.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Trial aliquoting and biomarker data generation.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. 
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Aliquots, Biomarkers, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Techniques, Microsoft Excel, Research Data Collection, Sample Testing, Sample Tracking

Grade

R04-H