Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

4d • $29 - $43

About The Position

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. Five years of specific experience with human and animal primary cell culture strongly preferred. 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. 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

Requirements

• Background in cell biology, bioengineering, tissue engineering, or related fields required.
• 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.
• University graduation with a major in the biological and/or physical sciences and five years of related chemical/research experience, whichever applicable for position to be filled.
• Master's degree in biology or related physical science and three years of laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of specific experience with human and animal primary cell culture strongly preferred.
• Experience with biomaterials, transcriptomics/proteomics, or microfluidic systems is desired.
• Cell culture and tissue engineering techniques
• Biochemical and functional assay execution
• Biomaterials characterization
• Data collection and analysis for complex biological systems

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Prepare detailed plans for large scale, collaborative studies, including monitoring, treatments, analysis data, recording and reporting.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level