Research Lab Technician III, WF Institute Regenerative Medicine

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

Pay Range: $26.55 - $39.85

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

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.
• Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss the interpretation of results with principal investigator.
• 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.
• Conduct complex chemical, physical, engineering and biological tests on experimental materials; analyze experimental materials, tissues, secretions, and excretions for clinical manufacturing compatibility.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of students and lower level technicians engaged in clinical/research laboratory work.
• Design, test and manufacture microfluidic chip systems, supporting structures and specimen collection devices and assays.
• Operate complex specialized laboratory instruments; instruct other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
• Requisition and maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• University graduation with a major in the biological and/or physical sciences and three years of related clinical/research experience. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in biology or related physical science and one year laboratory experience.

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