Research Technician I

**Department:** 85196 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Musculoskeletal **Status:** Full time **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Hou****rs Per Week:** 40 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** Full time Monday-Friday **Pay Range:** $21.85 - $32.80 The Research Technician will support a multidisciplinary biomedical research program through the conduct of laboratory-based molecular and cellular experiments and animal studies. This position will spend a substantial portion of time assisting with animal husbandry, animal procedures, and study-related data collection. During periods when animal studies are inactive, the technician will perform a variety of laboratory techniques including cell culture, molecular biology assays, sample processing, and general laboratory support activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with laboratory animals, and interested in developing a broad range of research skills in both _in vivo_ and _in vitro_ settings. Essential Functions * Conducts technical laboratory procedures and animal research anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative care. * Records experimental observations. * Assists in the monitoring of research laboratory inventory and equipment and taking appropriate actions. * Assist in maintaining the storage of research data. * Assists in organizing and coordinating of the daily and weekly schedule of procedures to be performed. * Operates all equipment and devices necessary for the performance of research procedures. * Assists in the maintenance of the physical environment. * Performs all necessary surgical procedures, data collection and storage for all GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) research studies. * Prepares chemical solutions as required for research projects. * Searches library files for articles and abstracts dealing with various projects. * Supports physicians and medical staff during human clinical investigations in cardiac catheterization laboratory and operating rooms. **Physical Requirements** Work in fast paced office/laboratory environment. Requires ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. **Education, Experience and Certifications** High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience. 1 year experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital or therapy required. Nursing assistant experience preferred. Experience working with laboratory animals and perform handling procedures preferred. Experience with rodent models, cell culture, molecular biology, and AALAS certification is preferred. **Our Commitment to You:** Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: **Compensation** * Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training * Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job * Incentive pay for select positions * Opportunity for annual increases based on performance **Benefits and more** * Paid Time Off programs * Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability * Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses * Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave * Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs * Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. **About Advocate Health**  [Advocate Health](https://www.advocatehealth.org/) is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names [Advocate Health Care](https://www.advocatehealth.com/) in Illinois; [Atrium Health](https://atriumhealth.org/) in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and [Aurora Health Care](https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/) in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with [Wake Forest University School of Medicine](https://school.wakehealth.edu/) serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.