Research Lab Technician Academic Translational Neuroscience

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WFUSM in Winston-Salem conducts NIH-funded research and supports processing of human biospecimens. The role involves performing specialized laboratory procedures, maintaining specimen integrity, and ensuring regulatory compliance within day-to-day operations.

The candidate will process, preserve, store, and track specimens, including PBMC isolation, aliquoting, cell counting, viability testing, and cryopreservation. Collaboration with investigators and lab partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Biotechnology, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with biospecimen processing, biobanking, cryogenic storage, PBMC isolation, LIMS, and clinical or translational research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process, preserve, store, track, and ship human biological specimens.
• Perform PBMC isolation, aliquoting, cell counting, viability testing, 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.

Skills

Biospecimen handling

Laboratory procedures

Collaboration with researchers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Tools

LIMS

Cryogenic storage equipment

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Join our research team supporting NIH-funded studies through the processing and management of human biospecimens. This position performs specialized laboratory procedures, maintains specimen integrity and documentation, and supports quality, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, preserve, store, track, and ship human biological specimens.
• Perform 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.

Qualifications

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.

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

Level III/IV Consideration:

Candidates may be considered at the Laboratory Technician III or IV level based on education, experience, and demonstrated technical expertise.

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