Laboratory Technician

University of Oklahoma, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Oklahoma City, OKLAHOMA
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Laboratory Technician - 
Job Number:
 212809 
Organization
: Dept of Pediatrics
Job Location
: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: Up to $15.86 per hour, based upon experience
Benefits Provided: Yes 
Required Attachments: Resume 

Job Description

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Position Information: Performs routine tests and analyses in a laboratory using appropriate technical equipment and instruments.    
 
Essential Duties:

  • Performs diagnostic laboratory tests and examinations according to standardized procedures, records and reports results.        

  • Performs specialized tests on patients to include but not limited to collecting samples and performing vestibule tests, bio-electronic exercising, and physiological function tests, and andrology and endocrine tests to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.       

  • Performs chemical, physical, or biological tests and supports scientific investigators in research projects.  Operates laboratory equipment, to include but not limited to centrifuges, titrators, pipetting machines and pH meters.      

  • Plans, sets up, and undertakes controlled experiments and trials.         

  • Records and analyzes data.  Calculates test results, logs, and reports results to the supervisor.      

  • Conducts daily quality control and performs instrument calibration and adjustment prior to performing lab tests.   

  • Compiles, enters, and graphs data and files reports.         

  • Inspects and makes minor repairs to laboratory equipment, assesses lab needs to order and stocks supplies and orders equipment.  

  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
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    Job Requirements

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    Education:  Associate's Degree in a Biological or Physical Science
     
    Experience: None
     
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    • Knowledge of laboratory procedures       

    • Knowledge of the proper handling of chemicals and biohazardous materials      

    • Ability to perform mathematical calculations in different units of measurement        

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or other relevant programs      

    • Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills   

    • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

    Preferences:

    • May have experience with one or more of the following techniques: preparation of buffers, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, biochemical assays, mice or rat handling, newborn mice handling, cell culture, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, mouse colony maintenance

    • Knowledge of or interest in learning any one of the following- R, Python, SAS.

    • Knowledge of or interest in learning mass spectrometry and sample preparation.

     
    Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?- Yes
    Special Indications: None 
    Job Posting
    : Jul 29, 2021


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