Clinical Sample Management Technician in Biorepository Research
Job Description
The Guthridge Lab is seeking a Research Technician for the Biorepository which supports our clinical and translational research investigators.
It is imperative that we better understand the underlying causes and progression of systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis and others, and that task requires unraveling vast networks of interconnected immune responses. Our primary focus is defining, at a systems level, the pathways that influence the regulation and development of autoimmune responses. Ultimately, this information can be used either to define pathways that contribute to disease characteristics in those patients, thereby identifying the drug targets for that subgroup of patients, or it can allow physicians to better predict the disease course of a patient, tailoring treatments to the individual’s unique profile.
All of our research revolves around interfacing with and pushing the limits of what we can do for the patients in OMRF’s clinics for lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren’s and other autoimmune conditions. Our ultimate goals are: 1) to improve patient care by helping create more accurate diagnostic tools and new methods to determine a person’s risk of developing a disease or predicting how individuals will respond to certain medications, and 2) to understand molecular pathways that contribute to the development or progression of the disease, and thereby identify potential new drug targets that will help treat these devastating diseases.
Responsibilities
Candidates should be highly organized, motivated and team oriented. Duties will include all repository activities related to receipt, processing, storage, maintenance and records management of human blood and tissue samples related to studies and clinical trials in a CAP (College of American Pathologists) certified facility. Individual will need to be comfortable working in cold temperatures with appropriate personal safety protections and working with human samples.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree typically in one of the biological, chemical/biochemical sciences or equivalent years of professional, relevant laboratory experience.
Should have experience with lab techniques and using computers and databases. Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills and strong work ethic. Must be professional, team oriented, and personable. Must be able to take direction, follow instructions and take meticulous records. Has an interest in helping in patient-oriented clinical research.
