Research Scholar - Biochemistry

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a PhD- or MD-level scientist for a full-time research role in Wake Forest University Health Sciences’ Academic Biochemistry department in Winston-Salem, NC. You will independently design experiments, perform retina and RPE studies, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

The candidate brings 2+ years of hands-on biomedical research experience, including animal models and cell culture, plus a track record of data analysis and scholarly writing.

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

Laboratory experience

Biomedical research

Animal models

Cell culture

Education

PhD or MD

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.

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:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits And More

• 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. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.