Description

Department:

85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Varies

JOB SUMMARY

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician IV to join an innovative research program developing advanced organ-on-a-chip technologies for modeling chemical exposure effects and evaluating therapeutic countermeasures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that could transform preclinical testing and accelerate medical countermeasure development.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will:

• Execute complex experimental protocols involving organ-on-a-chip (OTE) model development for both airway and skin tissue systems
• Perform advanced cell culture techniques with multiple cell types including epithelial, stromal, and endothelial cells from both human and animal sources
• Conduct multi-parameter analyses including functional assays, mechanical testing, and multi-omics characterization
• Participate in experimental design and optimization for tissue engineering applications
• Provide technical guidance to other laboratory personnel

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Cell culture and tissue engineering techniques
• Biochemical and functional assay execution
• Biomaterials characterization
• Data collection and analysis for complex biological systems

This position offers unique opportunities to:

• Work with state-of-the-art organ-on-chip technology
• Contribute to the development of alternative testing methods that may reduce animal testing
• Participate in research that directly impacts medical countermeasure development
• Gain experience with cutting-edge multi-omics approaches and machine learning applications
• Join a collaborative research environment at a leading regenerative medicine institute

Background in cell biology, bioengineering, tissue engineering, or related fields required. Experience with biomaterials, transcriptomics/proteomics, or microfluidic systems is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent documentation practices, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic research team.

CHARACTERISTIC WORK

1. Confer with principal investigator and collaborators in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects; develop control procedures for test standardization and clinical product manufacturing processes.
2. Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
3. Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify additional information used in the design and development of original procedures or techniques related to the research/clinical projects.
4. Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss with principal investigator and collaborators the interpretation of the results and collaborate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports for publication.
5. Supervise and coordinate the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities; maintain facilities and equipment supplies; develop and establish laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies; schedule and determine work priorities, and ensure laboratory compliance to procedures and regulations
6. Prepare detailed plans for large scale, collaborative studies, including monitoring, treatments, analysis data, recording and reporting.
7. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation with a major in the biological and/or physical sciences and four years of related chemical/research experience, whichever applicable for position to be filled.

Master's degree in biology or related physical science and two years of laboratory experience.

Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine