Research Lab Technician II, Radiation/Oncology
About The Position
The Wu Laboratory at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated individuals for full time Technician positions to join our dynamic team focused on the molecular mechanisms of inflammation in brain tumor/metastasis and neurodegenerative diseases. Our research investigates cellular signaling between immune cells and tumors, with a focus on developing targeted therapies for brain metastasis and brain tumors. We employ cutting-edge techniques such as single-cell sequencing, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, and immune cell therapy against brain tumors. Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills for documenting and presenting research findings.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and result
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell culture, or animal studies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials.
- Performs micro-analysis, lipids analysis, enzyme studies, and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues, secretions, and excretions.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, including cell culture, immunoassays, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, cell transfection, immunoprecipitation, immunofluorescence staining, protein purification, BiFC assay, flos cytometry, MTS, plasmid extraction, CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing).
- Assist in animal studies, including mouse models for brain metastasis and behavioral testing.
- Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and/or operations.
- Selects the appropriate experimental/clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects.
- Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.
- Develop and test novel therapeutic strategies, including engineered immune cell-based tools for brain metastasis.
- Data analysis using the software of Prism, ImageJ, Zen Blue, 10X Genomics, GEO, TCGA.
- Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures.
- Takes blood samples, pressures, and other specimens and measurements as required by research/clinical protocols. Inoculates research animals with various pathogens and performs minor animal surgery.
- Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples, prepares, mounts, and stains tissue, blood, and other substances for microscopic examinations.
- Reviews scientific journals, abstracts, and other publications for information applicable to research projects.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
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- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
