Laboratory Technician

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

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What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Implant Retrieval Lab Technician, Department of Biomechanics

Job responsibilities:

• Assist with the operation of the implant retrieval lab, including but not limited to coordination with the Pathology Department for implant pickup visits and cleaning, cataloging, and appropriate storage of retrieved implants
• Participate in implant retrieval research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator or research engineer: sample selection, data collection and analysis, database management, and drafting of manuscript/conference abstracts
• Participate in weekly Biomechanics laboratory meetings and Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement grand rounds and other meetings and conferences when required
• Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to ordering supplies, managing inventory of supplies, and interacting with vendors
• Maintain equipment and schedule routine and other required service as needed.

Desired skills:

• Excellent organization, multitasking skills, strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Quick learner and able to adapt to changing conditions
• Great interpersonal skills, team player
• Ability to lift 20 to 30 pounds when handling bins of stored implants
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science
• Demonstrated research experience through internships, laboratory stints, and completed research projects
• Orthopaedics research, implants research and/or testing, and clinical experience are assets

Opportunities:

• Responsibilities will expand as research/lab operations evolve and as the candidate gains more experience in the role
• Excellent opportunities for promotion to research engineer

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
1-3 Years

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Experience working in a lab environment a plus

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Inventory Supplies. Tracks usage for more than 30 labs and maintains database of supplies.
• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Inventory Supplies. Orders supplies as needed in collaboration with Administrative Assistants.
• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Storage. Ensures organization of shared supply storage areas.
• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Ensures all equipment tagged and updates database.
• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Contacts service providers as needed to repair equipment.
• Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Maintains emergency contact information for freezers.
• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems- Assists with Lab Safety Training. Ensures all lab staff have been trained on correct use of lab equipment.
• Develops/Manages Processes & Systems- Assists with Lab Safety Training. Schedules safety training for new staff.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Ensures autoclave in good working condition and sterilizes glassware and instruments.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Washes laboratory glassware and instruments.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Maintains lab water baths.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Ensures organization of fume hoods.
• Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Arranges chemical waste collection for labs.
• Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Ensures conference room setup properly for seminars and meetings.
• Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Communicates with housekeeping to ensure conference room cleanliness between meetings.
• Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Assists in arranging biohazardous waste and sharps collection as needed.
• Supports Department Activities - Assists with housekeeping. Assists with other required housekeeping duties, as needed.
• Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Completes other housekeeping duties as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in science or related field preferred

SKILLS REQUIRED
Must be organized and able to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a team. Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and specifications of specified laboratory equipment and/or facilities. General knowledge of specified laboratory solutions, materials and/or media. Requires moderate physical work; including setting up rooms for conferences and meetings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word.

SKILLS PREFERRED

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