Research Scholar – Biochemistry

Advocate Aurora Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Research Scholar/Laboratory Technician with a focus on Animal and Molecular Biology to join our team in the laboratory environment.

You will perform animal work, genotyping, tissue culture, and a range of molecular and cellular assays, while maintaining records and SOPs to ensure compliance.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and bring hands-on experience with biology techniques to support research objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a scientific field.
• Demonstrated experience with animal handling and research procedures.
• Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., tissue culture, RNA/protein assays, immunohistochemistry).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory animal work, including handling, breeding, routine monitoring, and colony management.
• Conduct genotyping and maintain accurate records of animal health and experimental data.
• Support and perform tissue culture experiments.
• Execute molecular and biochemical assays, including protein and RNA analyses.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and related techniques.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory organization, compliance, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Tissue culture

Molecular biology techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Research Scholar/Laboratory Technician (Animal and Molecular Biology Focus)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician with broad expertise in animal research and molecular/cellular biology techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory animal work, including handling, breeding, routine monitoring, and colony management
• Conduct genotyping and maintain accurate records of animal health and experimental data
• Support and perform tissue culture experiments
• Execute molecular and biochemical assays, including protein and RNA analyses
• Perform immunohistochemistry and related techniques
• Assist in maintaining laboratory organization, compliance, and standard operating procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent extensive hands-on experience
• Demonstrated experience with animal handling and research procedures
• Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques (e.g., tissue culture, RNA/protein assays, immunohistochemistry)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.