Research Lab Technician II - Wake Forest Institute Regenerative Medicine

Department

85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine

85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine

Full time

Yes

40

1st

• Basic laboratory experience: cell culture maintenance and expansion
• Tissue processing experience
• Understanding of sterile technique
• Ability to follow detailed protocols
• Good organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills for data entry
• Willingness to learn new techniques

$22.90 - $34.35

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician II to support groundbreaking research in bioengineered tissue models. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in regenerative medicine while contributing to important public health research initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.

• 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 of 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.

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment

• Research laboratory environment
• Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Exposure to animals

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