Research Scholar - Biochemistry

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Health benefits

Retirement options

Job summary

Advocate Health, in partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, seeks a research scientist to design and perform retina/RPE biology studies. You will execute PI-funded projects, generate data for publications, and contribute to grant proposals in a dynamic laboratory setting. Requirements include a Ph.D.

or M.D. in a biomedical field and 2+ years of hands-on biomedical research experience, including animal models and cell culture.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree in a biomedical or related scientific field.
• More than two years of hands-on laboratory experience in biomedical research, including work with animal models and cell culture systems.
• Experience conducting independent research, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications.

Responsibilities

• Independently design and conduct research projects focused on retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) biology and disease.
• Execute and complete studies outlined in the Principal Investigator's (PI's) funded research grants.
• Generate high-quality research data to support peer‑reviewed publications and future grant proposals.
• Prepare, write, and submit scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Collaborate with the PI and research team to advance ongoing research initiatives and support the overall goals of the laboratory.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Scientific publications

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. in biomedical field

Tools

Animal models

Cell culture systems

Job description

Department: 85031 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Biochemistry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday 8-5 pm Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35.

Required Education & Experience

• Ph.D. or M.D. degree in a biomedical or related scientific field.
• More than two years of hands‑on laboratory experience in biomedical research, including work with animal models and cell culture systems.
• Experience conducting independent research, analyzing data, and contributing to scientific publications.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently design and conduct research projects focused on retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) biology and disease.
• Execute and complete studies outlined in the Principal Investigator's (PI's) funded research grants.
• Generate high-quality research data to support peer‑reviewed publications and future grant proposals.
• Prepare, write, and submit scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Collaborate with the PI and research team to advance ongoing research initiatives and support the overall goals of the laboratory.

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Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

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