Laboratory Technician 53 views0 applications 315 views

1.       Performs laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include various assays, specialized techniques such as electrophoresis and basic tissue culture, following established procedures or protocols;

2.       Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records accurate data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment;

3.       Uses universal safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from bio-hazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens;

4.       Complies with bio-hazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace;

5.       Prepares sterile media such as agar in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures;

6.       Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures;

7.       Uses sterile techniques to avoid contaminating lab experiments;

8.       Prepares, cleans, sterilizes, and maintains laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments used in research experiments;

9.       Performs such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned;