Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Biophysical Society; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician IV to support innovative research in organ-on-a-chip technologies. This transformative role involves complex experimental protocols, advanced cell culture techniques, and multi-parameter analyses, contributing directly to groundbreaking medical countermeasures and testing methods.

Qualifications

• Background in cell biology, bioengineering, or tissue engineering required.
• Experience with biomaterials, transcriptomics/proteomics, or microfluidic systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex experimental protocols for organ-on-a-chip model development.
• Perform advanced cell culture techniques with multiple cell types.
• Conduct multi-parameter analyses including functional assays and mechanical testing.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Tissue engineering techniques

Biochemical assay execution

Data collection and analysis

Education

Master's degree in biology or related physical science

University graduation in biological/physical sciences

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

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
• Biomaterials characterization
• 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

1. 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.
2. Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Prepare detailed plans for large scale, collaborative studies, including monitoring, treatments, analysis data, recording and reporting.
7. 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.

About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always