Lab Assistant (Burn & Surgical Research Lab)

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
Dec 23, 2024
General Summary of Position We are actively recruiting for Lab Assistants to join our MedStar Health Research Institute team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. The Firefighters' Burn and Surgical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for participating in aspects of basic, translational, and clinical research under the supervision of the Laboratory Director and PI. Offers a diverse experience in basic and translational biomedical research, as well as exposure to some aspects of clinical research, primarily involving a trauma and burn patient population. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Analyzes data and prepares for presentation at professional meetings and/or publication. Provides authorship on subsequent published material. Assists with small and large animal husbandry/ cadaveric specimens (up to 65lbs), surgery and procedures. Assists with training new volunteers and interns with oversight of their work. Maintains all associated study related documentation including regulatory files. Communicates with investigators, clinical coordinators and colleagues to ensure effective clinical trial implementation and progress. Assists research coordinator with patient treatment and follow-up visits, as needed and if applicable. Maintains detailed records and lab notebooks in accordance with laboratory SOPs. Maintains laboratory equipment and sample inventories in respective databases and assists with freezer database management. Plans and executes basic biological assays. Processes human and animal specimens. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field required Experience Previous experience in a laboratory setting and a willingness to learn new techniques required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices. Knowledge of basic chemical and biologic laboratory practices including sterile technique, decontamination procedures, reagent aliquoting and labeling and specimen labeling and management. Basic skills in using laboratory equipment, including but not limited to centrifuges, analytical balances, pipettes and autoclaves. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08