Laboratory Assistant - Sunnyvale, United States - DGN Technologies

DGN Technologies

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Sunnyvale, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Title:
LAB ASSISTANT 1

Location:
Sunnyvale, CA

Role Type:
Long term contract

Description

Primary Function Of Position

RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative

Assist with the management of Da Vinci systems and supplemental equipment for training, education and special programs
Assist with maintaining inventory of equipment and daVinci instruments and accessories
Maintain laboratory records and filing system
Assist with coordination of system allocation and bay assignments for trainers and veterinary staff
Preparation and maintenance of cadaveric specimens
Maintain specimen logs and responds to inquiries regarding general laboratory procedures

Technical

Cleaning and sterilization of all instrumentation on a daily basis
Set up instrument trays for all training sessions on day prior to training
Organize, maintain and manage cleaning and sterilization area
Troubleshoot laboratory equipment (daVinci surgical system, video equipment, electrosurgical units, etc.)
Set up daVinci Surgical System for training
Crate, ship and receive da Vinci systems and I&A for events inside and outside the Sunnyvale training lab.

Skill/Job Requirements:

Background requirements:

Laboratory technician, or equivalent.
24 year's experience in an animal research lab, hospital operating room or comparable work environment
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Familiarity with sterile protocol/OR attire

Background preferences:

Familiarity with national/state regulatory criteria for animal care in lab facilities (IACUC, USDA, OLAW)
Familiarity with surgical procedures and surgical training models
Familiarity with daVinci systems and accessories
Good knowledge of surgical/laboratory terminology, equipment, materials and procedures, as well as the fundamental laboratory methods relating to surgery
Familiarity with sterile reprocessing of medical instrumentation