Research Technician, Department of Engineering

Job Description Summary

Perform experiments in translational research projects in cardiovascular engineering and therapeutics. The project is focusedon the development and testing of new clinical devices and therapy.

The technician will be involved in setting up ex vivo bioreactors,tissue harvest, setting up and sterilizing pumps, tubing and connectors. The technician is expected to test new approaches,address technical problems, present results to the group, design follow-up experiments and maintain well-documented lab records. In addition, the technician will perform basic maintenance on laboratory equipment (cleans, disassembles, stores, replaces andorders parts). Will also organize and accurately maintain written records of experimental procedures and data collection.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Performs and designs research experiments.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of research.
• Prepares reagents for research.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Participates in and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
• Assists in preparation of manuscript.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Biomedical, Health& Exercise, Physics or Biology.
• Experience in working in a laboratory setting with experience with tissue culture.
• Skills in the safe and accurate use of biological and chemical reagents.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other relevant software.
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to work in a group as part of a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in experimental systems using the above knowledge and skills.

• Responsible for own work.

• medium work; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting,fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments.

• Subject to both inside and outside activities.

Part time

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific jobtasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

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