About this role
The Nemours Research Technologist II organizes and plans projects with the Principal Investigator and/or Research Scientist. Their duties involve setting up and performing new, routine, and established lab procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments. These procedures would include experimental assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. to collect, enter, summarize and analyze experimental data that is used for presentations at local, regional, national or international meetings was well as for manuscripts and grant applications. They would be expected to support the maintenance of lab equipment as well as the inventory of materials, reagents and specimens. They would also provide safety monitoring and oversight while in the laboratory and participate in research laboratory meetings.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the coordination and management of samples/reagents according to protocols and/or projects.
- Perform complex laboratory tests/cultures/specimen processing services for research studies as per protocols.
- Function independently as assigned and assists in resolving issues in coordination with senior lab staff/PI.
- Lead performance of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual QA/QC procedures including equipment, safety audits, and material management.
- Demonstrates safe use and operation of lab equipment and ensures necessary preventative maintenance
- Assist in coordination with senior lab staff, the training and orientation of new laboratory staff.
- Understand and is knowledgeable of Nemours safety policies, procedures and performs more advanced safety functions in the lab.
- Engage in and actively follows the five Nemours Associate Core Competencies – Cultural Stewardship; Relationship Management; Commitment to Improvement and Quality; Effective Communication and Champions Change.
- Completes annual Nemours mandatory training as assigned.
- Performs additional miscellaneous lab duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by associate’s supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree required
- Minimum of 3 years significant laboratory experience required
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.
Other facts
About Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is committed to improving the health of children. As a non-profit children’s health organization, we consider the health of every child to be a sacred trust.
Through family-centered care in our children’s hospitals and clinics in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida, as well as world-changing research, education and advocacy, Nemours fulfills the promise of a healthier tomorrow for all children — even those who may never enter our doors.
Nemours began more than 80 years ago with the vision of Alfred I. duPont to improve the lives of children and to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions.
Today, through our children’s hospitals and health system, we directly care for 250,000 children annually in Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world to see our specialists — treating every child as we would our own.
We also reach beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics to be a voice for children on a national and international level, and to lead the way in prevention, intervention, education, and research.
Nemours is growing to better serve the children and families in our care. We have 1.1 million square feet of space currently devoted to providing children’s healthcare or under construction, all designed with significant input and advice from our patients and families.
What you'll do
- The Research Technologist II coordinates and manages laboratory projects, performing complex tests and ensuring compliance with protocols. They also lead quality assurance procedures and assist in training new staff.
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