Senior Laboratory Technician — Research, Method Development & Leadership

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a laboratory researcher to support clinical and research projects through experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biological/Physical Sciences with 4 years of related experience; a Master's with 2 years is preferred. You will supervise lab activities, develop standard procedures, and ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological and/or Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience.
• Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults with principal investigator in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects.
• Develops control procedures for test standardization.
• Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
• Reviews 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.
• Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments, discusses with principal investigator the interpretation of the results, and collaborates in the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Supervises and coordinates the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities. Schedules and determines work priorities.
• Maintains facilities and equipment supplies.
• Develops and establishes laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies.
• Interviews technical applicants, recommends employee selection and related personnel actions.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Follow directions

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Recordkeeping

Lab techniques & safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological/Physical Sciences

Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a laboratory researcher to support clinical and research projects through experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biological/Physical Sciences with 4 years of related experience; a Master's with 2 years is preferred. You will supervise lab activities, develop standard procedures, and ensure safety and compliance in a dynamic research environment.