Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 144136
Job Family: Laboratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 55811085045829-WF Institute for Regen Medicin

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician IV to join an innovative research program developing advanced organ-on-a-chip technologies for modeling chemical exposure effects and evaluating therapeutic countermeasures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that could transform preclinical testing and accelerate medical countermeasure development.

Under general supervision, the successful candidate will:

• Execute complex experimental protocols involving organ-on-a-chip (OTE) model development for both airway and skin tissue systems
• Perform advanced cell culture techniques with multiple cell types including epithelial, stromal, and endothelial cells from both human and animal sources
• Conduct multi-parameter analyses including functional assays, mechanical testing, and multi-omics characterization
• Participate in experimental design and optimization for tissue engineering applications
• Provide technical guidance to other laboratory personnel

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Cell culture and tissue engineering techniques
• Biochemical and functional assay execution
• Data collection and analysis for complex biological systems

This position offers unique opportunities to:

• Work with state-of-the-art organ-on-chip technology
• Contribute to the development of alternative testing methods that may reduce animal testing
• Participate in research that directly impacts medical countermeasure development
• Gain experience with cutting-edge multi-omics approaches and machine learning applications
• Join a collaborative research environment at a leading regenerative medicine institute

Background in cell biology, bioengineering, tissue engineering, or related fields required. Experience with biomaterials, transcriptomics/proteomics, or microfluidic systems is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent documentation practices, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic research team.

CHARACTERISTIC WORK

• Confer with principal investigator and collaborators in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects; develop control procedures for test standardization and clinical product manufacturing processes.
• Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
• Review scientific journals, abstracts, and other research literature to obtain or verify additional information used in the design and development of original procedures or techniques related to the research/clinical projects.
• Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss with principal investigator and collaborators the interpretation of the results and collaborate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports for publication.
• Supervise and coordinate the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities; maintain facilities and equipment supplies; develop and establish laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies; schedule and determine work priorities, and ensure laboratory compliance to procedures and regulations
• Prepare detailed plans for large scale, collaborative studies, including monitoring, treatments, analysis data, recording and reporting.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

University graduation with a major in the biological and/or physical sciences and four years of related chemical/research experience, whichever applicable for position to be filled.

Master's degree in biology or related physical science and two years of laboratory experience.