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High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Performs a range of standard to moderately advanced and complex research assignments, under detailed and controlled protocol parameters, in a health sciences laboratory, clinical, and/or field research setting. Conducts a variety of tests and procedures of an advanced, technically complex nature; prepares data, samples, and/or specimens, and sets up and operates moderately complex and/or advanced laboratory equipment. Independently conducts assignments and provides initial summary analyses to investigators; may provide specific guidance and training to entry-level technicians and/or interns.
HS Research Tech 3 -Duties and Responsibilities
- -Coordinates the setup, execution, and quality control of routine to complex scientific experiments, tests, and/or field studies, within general protocol parameters.
- Independently compiles, manipulates, and analyzes research data and prepares preliminary reports, summary analyses, and interpretations of results for investigators
- Selects, modifies, and/or adapts equipment or procedures to specific project requirements; may participate in the design of routine experiments and/or testing instruments and procedures.
- Participates or provides input as appropriate into the development and/or coordination of specific research and/or data analysis protocols.
- Oversees and coordinates the utilization and maintenance of research facilities, equipment, and supplies.
- Teaches, instructs, and/or updates others in laboratory research techniques and equipment usage.
- May provide functional direction to consultants and lower level technicians on assigned work.
- Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Animal handling experience (rats)
- Drug injection experience
- Microscopy experience
- Surgical experience
- Lab management skills
- Familiarity with orthopaedics
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