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 III to support an innovative program developing advanced tissue models for evaluating chemical exposures and therapeutic interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that bridges tissue engineering and public health protection.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will:

• Perform cell culture operations with multiple cell types from both human and animal sources
• Execute established protocols for 3D tissue model fabrication and testing
• Conduct standardized biological and functional assays
• Assist in biomaterial preparation and characterization
• Support tissue processing and analysis procedures
• Maintain detailed experimental records and organize project data
• Work collaboratively with commercial partners and clinical collaborators

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Basic cell culture techniques
• Laboratory documentation practices
• Aseptic technique and sterile procedures
• Basic data collection and analysis
• Following established protocols accurately

This position offers valuable opportunities to:

• Work with innovative organ-on-chip technology
• Gain experience in tissue engineering applications
• Contribute to important public health research
• Develop skills in advanced biological testing methods
• Join a collaborative research environment at a leading regenerative medicine institute

Background in biology, bioengineering, or related fields required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a research team.

CHARACTERISTIC WORK

1. Confer with principal investigator and assist in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures; modify existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.
2. Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss the interpretation of results with principal investigator.
3. Review scientific journals, abstracts and other related literature for information concerning experimental procedures and supplemental support information; organize information for use in applicable research projects.
4. Conduct complex chemical, physical, engineering and biological tests on experimental materials; Analyze experimental materials, tissues, secretions, and excretions for clinical manufacturing compatibility."
5. Supervise, train, and review the work of students and lower level technicians engaged in clinical/research laboratory work.
6. Design, test and manufacture of microfluidic chip systems, supporting structures and specimen collection devices and assays.
7. Operate complex specialized laboratory instruments; instruct other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
8. Requisition and maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.
9. 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 clinical/research experience whichever applicable for the position to be filled; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

-OR-

Master's degree in biology or related physical science.

Pay Range
$26.10 - $39.15

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 III, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine