Donor Network West’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.
At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research Laboratory Technician is involved in successful execution and completion of all DNWest’s service to local and national research institutions and works towards maximizing DNWest’s goal to increase its involvement in clinical research applications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews and researches project background and status with mentor.
- Participates in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, and maintenance.
- Makes novel observations.
- Collects and interprets data.
- Draws sound scientific conclusions based on data analyses. The results of these studies and the conclusion generated, will impact research plans and advancement decisions on experimental materials.
- Presents project reviews before colleagues and peers.
- Participates in all aspects of offering samples for research and procurements.
- Visits DNWest’s high profile academic and commercial biotech partner labs and learns new techniques and methods of tissue preservation and processing.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques including DNA isolation and quality control, ELISA, and histological tissue processing.
- Ability to communicate with DNW staff and scientists.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or equivalent plus at least 1 year of work experience.
- Experience working in a wet laboratory environment.
- Experience working in a pathology or immunology-related laboratory is preferred.
$23.69 - $29.25 an hourProvided compensation data is subject to change based on location and work status. Salary data provided by third party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.Apply for this job
