Hospital for Special Surgery · 6 hours ago
Laboratory Technician
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.35/hr - $35.51/hr
1+ years expHospital for Special Surgery is consistently ranked among the top hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology. The Laboratory Technician will assist with the operation of the implant retrieval lab, participate in research projects, and perform various administrative tasks to support lab operations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with the operation of the implant retrieval lab, including but not limited to coordination with the Pathology Department for implant pickup visits and cleaning, cataloging, and appropriate storage of retrieved implants
Participate in implant retrieval research projects under the supervision of a principal investigator or research engineer: sample selection, data collection and analysis, database management, and drafting of manuscript/conference abstracts
Participate in weekly Biomechanics laboratory meetings and Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement grand rounds and other meetings and conferences when required
Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to ordering supplies, managing inventory of supplies, and interacting with vendors
Maintain equipment and schedule routine and other required service as needed
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Inventory Supplies. Tracks usage for more than 30 labs and maintains database of supplies
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Inventory Supplies. Orders supplies as needed in collaboration with Administrative Assistants
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Shared Laboratory Storage. Ensures organization of shared supply storage areas
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Ensures all equipment tagged and updates database
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Contacts service providers as needed to repair equipment
Exercises Leadership- Maintains Research Equipment Inventory. Maintains emergency contact information for freezers
Develops/Manages Processes & Systems- Assists with Lab Safety Training. Ensures all lab staff have been trained on correct use of lab equipment
Develops/Manages Processes & Systems- Assists with Lab Safety Training. Schedules safety training for new staff
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Ensures autoclave in good working condition and sterilizes glassware and instruments
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Washes laboratory glassware and instruments
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Maintains lab water baths
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Ensures organization of fume hoods
Promotes Environment of Care/Infection Control- Ensures Lab Safety. Arranges chemical waste collection for labs
Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Ensures conference room setup properly for seminars and meetings
Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Communicates with housekeeping to ensure conference room cleanliness between meetings
Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Assists in arranging biohazardous waste and sharps collection as needed
Supports Department Activities - Assists with housekeeping. Assists with other required housekeeping duties, as needed
Supports Department Activities- Completes Housekeeping Tasks. Completes other housekeeping duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, mechanical engineering, or materials science
Demonstrated research experience through internships, laboratory stints, and completed research projects
Excellent organization, multitasking skills, strong attention to detail
Strong written and oral communication skills
Quick learner and able to adapt to changing conditions
Great interpersonal skills, team player
Ability to lift 20 to 30 pounds when handling bins of stored implants
Proficiency in MS Office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Must be organized and able to work with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and specifications of specified laboratory equipment and/or facilities
General knowledge of specified laboratory solutions, materials and/or media
Requires moderate physical work; including setting up rooms for conferences and meetings
Preferred
Experience working in a lab environment a plus
Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred
Orthopaedics research, implants research and/or testing, and clinical experience are assets
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
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