What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Integrated Resources INC?
Company Description
A Few Words About Us
Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.
With todays growing demand for talented and well qualified professionals, its more important than ever to partner with a company that employs innovative measures to meet your demands. Our expert team of highly trained counselors work hand in hand with every client forming a partnership of understanding and commitment. Our clients know that they can rely on us for prompt response times and reliable staff to meet their workforce demands. Our employees know that they can trust our support for their career development and personal growth.
IRI is proud to be JCAHO Certified by the Joint Commissions of Health, MBE Certified by the State of NJ and the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC) and SBE Certified by the State of NJ.
We have been honored by the following:
Top 100 Diversity Owned Business in NJ for 2007, 2008 and 2009
Top 500 Privately-Held Business in the US
Top 500 Diversity Owned Business in the US
Top 100 Subcontinent Asian American Business in the US
We have also been listed to the Inc. 5000 List of fastest-growing, privately-held companies in the US in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and honored as an Emerging Business of the Year finalist by NJ BIZ in 2009.
Job Description
Location: Spring House, PA
Duration: 6 months
Laboratory technicians carry out sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing of results as part of a scientific team. Technicians provide all the required technical support to enable the Oncology Hematology Biomarkers laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Summary of essential job functions
• performing lab tests in order to produce reliable/precise data to support scientific investigations
• carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;
• preparing preclinical/clinical specimens and samples;
• constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example centrifuges, pipetting machines and pH meters;
• ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
• recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to senior colleagues;
• using computers and performing mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs;
• conducting searches on identified topics relevant to the research;
• following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.
Qualifications
Has a bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences
• Has 1-2 years wet laboratory experience
• Has experience in flow cytometry, mammalian tissue culture, and molecular biology technique
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