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Georgetown University
Laboratory Technician/Assistant
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$48,214 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview The Laboratory Technician / Assistant supports teaching efforts for the Department of Human Science (HSCI) faculty. The individual is integrated into the department via the human science laboratory courses taught by faculty and teaching assistants, and also is part of the research laboratory within the department. Individual coordinates and prepares all laboratory needs for the Human Biology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Fundamentals of Health and Disease, Genetics in Health & Disease, and additional laboratory courses for School of Health. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Laboratory preparation and education Supporting student learning and laboratory success Research contribution Work Interactions Individual will assume a support role for the daily laboratory classes, with their primary responsibility preparing materials and space for the laboratory activities. Reports to Dr. Pablo Irusta, Department Chair of HSCI. The Laboratory Technician/Assistant will contribute to laboratory classes led by HSCI faculty, assisting students during laboratory classes, providing supplementary instruction, and maintaining laboratory resources. In addition, the individual will help with direct research of HSCI faculty and their students, outside of the teaching time. Work hours may fall outside of standard working hours, but are expected to be 40 hours per week. Requirements and Qualifications Applicants are required to have a minimum academic qualification of a B.A. degree, with at least one year of experience in biology and microbiology procedures or wet lab technical experience Excellent verbal, written communication, and math skills are required Experience with preparation of stock solutions, standard molecular biology techniques, tissue culture skills, and ability to read bacterial and fungal cultures is preferred. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.