Research Lab Technician IV, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

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JOB SUMMARY

The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician IV to join an innovative research program developing advanced organ-on-a-chip technologies for modeling chemical exposure effects and evaluating therapeutic countermeasures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research that could transform preclinical testing and accelerate medical countermeasure development. Five years of specific experience with human and animal primary cell culture strongly preferred.

Background in cell biology bioengineering tissue engineering or related fields required. Experience with biomaterials transcriptomics/proteomics or microfluidic systems is desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail excellent documentation practices and the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic research team.

Under general supervision the successful candidate will:

Execute complex experimental protocols involving organ-on-a-chip (OTE) model development for both airway and skin tissue systems

Perform advanced cell culture techniques with multiple cell types including epithelial stromal and endothelial cells from both human and animal sources

Conduct multi-parameter analyses including functional assays mechanical testing and multi-omics characterization

Participate in experimental design and optimization for tissue engineering applications

Provide technical guidance to other laboratory personnel

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

Cell culture and tissue engineering techniques

Biochemical and functional assay execution

Biomaterials characterization

Data collection and analysis for complex biological systems

This position offers unique opportunities to:

Work with state-of-the-art organ-on-chip technology

Contribute to the development of alternative testing methods that may reduce animal testing

Participate in research that directly impacts medical countermeasure development

Gain experience with cutting-edge multi-omics approaches and machine learning applications

Join a collaborative research environment at a leading regenerative medicine institute

CHARACTERISTIC WORK

Confer with principal investigator and collaborators in the planning developing and implementation of clinical/research projects; develop control procedures for test standardization and clinical product manufacturing processes.

Develop experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.

Review 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.

Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss with principal investigator and collaborators the interpretation of the results and collaborate in the preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports for publication.

Supervise and coordinate the operation training and staffing of laboratory activities; maintain facilities and equipment supplies; develop and establish laboratory work procedures methods and policies; schedule and determine work priorities and ensure laboratory compliance to procedures and regulations

Prepare detailed plans for large scale collaborative studies including monitoring treatments analysis data recording and reporting.

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 five years of related chemical/research experience whichever applicable for position to be filled.

Masters degree in biology or related physical science and three years of 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