Research Scholar

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician with broad expertise in animal research and molecular/cellular biology techniques. This role involves performing laboratory animal work, including handling, breeding, routine monitoring, and colony management. The position also includes conducting genotyping, maintaining accurate records of animal health and experimental data, supporting and performing tissue culture experiments, executing molecular and biochemical assays (e.g., protein and RNA analyses), performing immunohistochemistry and related techniques, and assisting in maintaining laboratory organization, compliance, and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent extensive hands-on experience
• Demonstrated experience with animal handling and research procedures
• Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., tissue culture, RNA/protein assays, immunohistochemistry)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory animal work, including handling, breeding, routine monitoring, and colony management
• Conduct genotyping and maintain accurate records of animal health and experimental data
• Support and perform tissue culture experiments
• Execute molecular and biochemical assays, including protein and RNA analyses
• Perform immunohistochemistry and related techniques
• Assist in maintaining laboratory organization, compliance, and standard operating procedures

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree