Research Technician Ii - Washington, United States - Children's National Hospital
Description
Description
The Research Technician II conducts research as directed by a principal investigator. The RT-II performs routine research procedures related to investigation, such as genotyping and RNA and DNA extraction. Duties will be completed under supervision.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree with a major in basic science or related field desired. (preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years 2-4 years related experience (required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of lab equipment.
Knowledge of statistics and advanced mathematics.
Knowledge of lab techniques and research-related software.
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
- Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
- Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
- Meets all annual jobrelated training and compliance requirements.
Laboratory Work
- Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor.
- Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.
- Performs tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment.
- Conducts literature search as directed.
- Compiles information from lab notebooks and journals.
- Attends courses, seminars and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory technique.
Project Planning
- Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
- Coordinates schedules of tests and procedures.
- Assists staff in developing and troubleshooting new techniques and ideas.
Recordkeeping
- Maintains a log of work performed.
- Prepares charts, graphs and results of studies; compiles and helps analyze data.
- Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc. and prepares summary reports as requested.
- Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
- Contribute to a positive work environment
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
- Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and coworkers
- Attend carefully to important details practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to selfcheck behavior and performance
Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job:
Research
Organization:
Ctr Neuroscience Rsrch
Position Status:
R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift:
Day
Work Schedule: 40hrs/wk
Job Posting:
May 14, 2024, 2:29:38 PM
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