• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17

Position Summary

The Lung Transplant Laboratory of the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Technician B to support the daily operations of the lung transplant biobank and research activities. This is a support staff position that operates under direct supervision and does not include any managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the lung transplant biobank in coordination with clinical research coordinators.
• Assist senior researchers with the execution of experiments and routine laboratory procedures.
• Maintain and help update laboratory protocols and documentation.
• Coordinate basic research activities including ordering supplies, tracking materials, and supporting equipment maintenance.
• Facilitate benchtop research tasks and manage clinical information associated with research specimens (e.g., databases, consent forms).
• Perform general lab duties, including processing and storing samples per lung transplant biobank and CF Lung Transplant Consortium protocols.
• Complete and maintain case report forms and documentation related to specimen processing for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with packaging and shipping research specimens, ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and documentation requirements.
• Track and maintain inventory of lab supplies and reagents; assist with placing orders through the designated grant manager.
• Monitor freezer logs to ensure proper storage conditions in accordance with study protocols.
• Collaborate with research staff, clinical coordinators, and administrative personnel to support ongoing studies.
• Assist with routine data verification, quality control checks, and internal audits to maintain data accuracy and protocol compliance.
• Help orient and support new lab personnel or students on biobank-related protocols and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related science, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant laboratory experience.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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