Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

About the role

The position will support the operations at the Human Performance Laboratory located at the North Carolina Research Campus. This role is vital for executing clinical research and community fitness testing by conducting specialized procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality control during data collection
• Conduct subject recruitment and scheduling
• Maintain lab equipment while strictly complying with all environmental health and safety policies

Requirements

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in conducting physical fitness tests
• Experience in conducting biochemistry lab assays would be beneficial when conducting research studies
• Must be a team player and able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Ability to perform and/or assist with specialized research procedures in the Human Performance and/or Biochemistry labs
• Ability to perform body composition, cardio respiratory fitness, and muscle strength testing independently
• Ability to assist in subject recruitment and scheduling or subject testing
• Willing and/or able to handle human samples of blood, urine, fecal matter, and saliva for lab assays such as ELISA, HPL-C, and plate assays
• Data/Information Collection
• Lab/Subject Care
• Comply with all Environmental Health and Safety policies
• Independently use lab equipment such as treadmills, cycle ergometers, and metabolic equipment as well as Biochemistry lab equipment
• Career Development
• Coordinate Human Subject testing

Benefits

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• LEAD courses
• Free attendance at non-revenue generating sporting events
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

Pay

$17/hr

Schedule

Monday=Friday, 8am-5pm