Research Lab Technician Academic Translational Neuroscience

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Lab Technician supports NIH-funded studies by processing and managing human biospecimens. The role performs specialized laboratory procedures, maintains specimen integrity and documentation, and supports quality, regulatory compliance, and daily laboratory operations. The position is onsite Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Candidates may be considered at the Laboratory Technician III or IV level based on education, experience, and demonstrated technical expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with biospecimen processing, biobanking, cryogenic storage, PBMC isolation, LIMS, and clinical or translational research.

Responsibilities

• Process, preserve, store, track, and ship human biological specimens.
• Perform laboratory procedures including aliquoting, cell counting, viability testing, PBMC isolation, and cryopreservation.
• Maintain specimen inventory, chain-of-custody records, and laboratory databases.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Support quality control, regulatory compliance, and laboratory workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with investigators, research teams, and laboratory partners.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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