Research Lab Technician III, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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JOB SUMMARY

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician III to support an innovative program developing advanced tissue models for evaluating chemical exposures and therapeutic interventions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that bridges tissue engineering and public health protection. Three years of specific experience with human and animal primary cell culture strongly preferred.

Background in biology bioengineering or related fields required. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail good organizational skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a research team.

Under general supervision the successful candidate will:

Perform cell culture operations with multiple cell types from both human and animal sources

Execute established protocols for 3D tissue model fabrication and testing

Conduct standardized biological and functional assays

Assist in biomaterial preparation and characterization

Support tissue processing and analysis procedures

Maintain detailed experimental records and organize project data

Work collaboratively with commercial partners and clinical collaborators

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Basic cell culture techniques

Laboratory documentation practices

Aseptic technique and sterile procedures

Basic data collection and analysis

Following established protocols accurately

This position offers valuable opportunities to:

Work with innovative organ-on-chip technology

Gain experience in tissue engineering applications

Contribute to important public health research

Develop skills in advanced biological testing methods

Join a collaborative research environment at a leading regenerative medicine institute

CHARACTERISTIC WORK

Confer with principal investigator and assist in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures; modify existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.

Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss the interpretation of results with principal investigator.

Review scientific journals abstracts and other related literature for information concerning experimental procedures and supplemental support information; organize information for use in applicable research projects.

Conduct complex chemical physical engineering and biological tests on experimental materials; Analyze experimental materials tissues secretions and excretions for clinical manufacturing compatibility.

Supervise train and review the work of students and lower level technicians engaged in clinical/research laboratory work.

Design test and manufacture of microfluidic chip systems supporting structures and specimen collection devices and assays.

Operate complex specialized laboratory instruments; instruct other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.

Requisition and maintain inventory of supplies materials and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.

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 three years of related clinical/research experience whichever applicable for the position to be filled; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Masters degree in biology or related physical science. and one year laboratory experience.

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• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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