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Nuvance Health Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT in Danbury, Connecticut
Description
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible—always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
*Title: *Research Technician - Danbury Hospital Research Lab - Danbury, CT. Full time/40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Please ensure you meet the requirements below before applying.Summary: *Research technician will be responsible for providing critical support to research projects, primarily by executing routine experimental procedures, performing laboratory procedures, examinations and, and performing quality assurance activities.
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly document research activities in the lab book as outlined in the approved SOPs.
Operates data collection or laboratory equipment and performs initial data analysis and interpretation.
Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques to assist in overall biomedical research at the Research Institute.
Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems; assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters.
Provides working supervision to junior laboratory staff as needed.
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting.
Maintains and Models the Organization's values.
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Other Information:
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience
Working knowledge of statistics and biological methodologies
Functional/Technical Skill Requirements:
Experience in standard molecular biology/nucleic acid-based protocols, including DNA and RNA Isolation and Purification, PCR, Electrophoresis, ELISA, Western Blotting.
Basic organizational, communication, and computer skills for simple analyses.
Displays determination and self - motivation.
Environmental Factors:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Potential environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
Chemicals/Commercial Products
Experiencing challenging conditions where a professional attitude will be required
Interacting with a Diverse population
Noise Level varies from Quiet to Moderate
Repetitive Motion
Risk of Electrical Shock
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.