The Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC) is currently seeking a part-time Research Lab Technician who will assist in the day-to-day operation of a Biospecimen/Biorepository Core Lab (BCL) in support of promising cancer research and clinical research studies. This position would be 25 - 30 hours per week.
LCRC is a consortium partnership which includes LSU Health in New Orleans, Tulane School of Medicine, Xavier University, and Ochsner Health
Specific responsibilities may include any or all of the following:
• Travel to nearby local core laboratories for sample drop-off/pick-up
• Perform QA/QC on equipment (freezers, Liquid nitrogen dewars, and microtome) according to established protocols (SOPs)
• Perform QA/QC periodically, on banked samples (plasma, serum, PBMCs and paraffin embedded tissues) according to established protocols (SOPs)
• Complete paperwork and/or data entry associated with each specimen
• Process specimen requests and documentation
• Contribute to the consolidation of inventory and population of electronic database (BTM)
• Prepare histological cutting and staining of banked tissues to be assessed by a pathologist
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of biospecimen data by meticulously entering and verifying information in designated databases
• Work closely with the core manager to facilitate data entry, equipment handling, and specimen release
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Basic Sciences or related degree
• Ability to work in a flexible work schedule environment
• Current driver's license required
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with laboratory sample inventory and electronic databases
• Basic knowledge or experience using an Electronic Health Records (EHR) or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) database
• Experience within tissue culture, sterile techniques or basic Molecular Biology
• Knowledge of HIPPA, IRB, OSHA, and/or PHI policies/regulations
• Experience in a medical research and/or healthcare environment