Atrium Health
- Full Time
Job Req ID: 507541
Position Number: 00172619
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Variable/On Call
Shift Details: First Shift, 8hrs/day M-F, occasional nights or weekends.
Standard Hours: 40.00
Department Name: Pediatric Oncology
Location: CMC Pediatric Oncology
Location Details:
Our mission remains the same: to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all. The name Atrium Health allows us to grow beyond our current walls and geographical borders to impact as many lives as possible and deliver solutions that help communities thrive. For more information, please visit atriumhealth.org/about-us.
Job Summary
Performs laboratory research with minimal supervision. Assists in the design and development of experiments, including the development of new methodologies. Directs all aspects of the biochemical laboratory environment. Assists in the analyses and preparation of data for publication and presentation, and provides support to primary investigators.
Essential Functions
- Oversees and directs all aspects of chemical analyses required in the department, including basic science and clinical projects.
- Performs measurements using radioisotopes.
- Assists other laboratory staff with the completion of analytical procedures.
- Teaches theoretical and practical aspects of chemical analyses to other staff members.
- Oversees the laboratory environment, such as, safety procedures, record logs, ordering of supplies.
- Teaches others how to use equipment, and schedules the use of the equipment to complete experiments.
- Establishes and develops new methodologies for chemical analyses.
- Stereotactic mouse surgeries and associated imaging and molecular analysis of derived mouse disease models.
Physical Requirements
Will be exposed to chemical solutions. Works in a laboratory environment and interacts with people at many professional/technical levels.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelors Degree required. Masters Degree preferred. 3 years of experience in related scientific field preferred. Ability to calculate and formulate chemical solutions, experience with pertinent equipment, and familiarity with techniques for examining oxygen free radicals, mitochondrial function, enzymology preferred. Experience with small animal surgeries and experience working with mouse models of disease preferred. Experience with mouse xenograft models and with stereotactic surgical techniques preferred. Experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques beneficial.
At Atrium Health, our patients, communities and teammates are at the center of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion allows us to deliver care that is superior in quality and compassion across our network of more than 900 care locations.
As a leading, innovative health system, we promote an environment where differences are valued and integrated into our workforce. Our culture of inclusion and cultural competence allows us to achieve our goals and deliver the best possible experience to patients and the communities we serve.
Posting Notes: Not Applicable
Atrium Health is an EOE/AA Employer
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