Research Technician I - FT

About the Role

This full-time position is located at Carolinas Medical Center - Morehead in the Hematology/Oncology Research Lab. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts technical laboratory procedures.
• Records experimental observations.
• Assists in monitoring research laboratory inventory and equipment, taking appropriate actions.
• Assists in maintaining the storage of research data.
• Assists in organizing and coordinating 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree required or its equivalent in experience.
• 1 year of experience in research and rehabilitation, hospital, or therapy required.
• Nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Hands-on laboratory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Work in a fast-paced office/laboratory environment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including benefits and well-being programs.
• Competitive compensation with base pay ranging from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call pay, and more based on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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.).

About the Organization

Advocate Health 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 in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care 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 serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine 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.