Research Lab Technician II, RadiationOncology

8AM-5PM

Pay Range

JOB SUMMARY

The Wu Laboratory at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated individuals for full time Technician positions to join our dynamic team focused on the molecular mechanisms of inflammation in brain tumor/metastasis and neurodegenerative diseases. Our research investigates cellular signaling between immune cells and tumors with a focus on developing targeted therapies for brain metastasis and brain tumors. We employ cutting-edge techniques such as single-cell sequencing CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and immune cell therapy against brain tumors. Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical chemical or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Biology Chemistry Zoology or other related science or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts generally standardized chemical physical and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials.

2. Performs micro-analysis lipids analysis enzyme studies and chromatographic studies on various types of tissues secretions and excretions.

3. Conduct laboratory experiments including cell culture immunoassays and molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR Western blotting cell transfection immunoprecipitation immunofluorescence staining protein purification BiFC assay flos cytometry MTS plasmid extraction CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing).

4. Assist in animal studies including mouse models for brain metastasis and behavioral testing.

5. Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests experiments and/or operations.

6. Selects the appropriate experimental/clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts graphs and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects.

7. Isolates and identifies various microorganisms through established laboratory techniques.

8. Develop and test novel therapeutic strategies including engineered immune cell-based tools for brain metastasis.

9. Data analysis using the software of Prism ImageJ Zen Blue 10X Genomics GEO TCGA.

10. Trains and demonstrates to graduate students medical students and other technical personnel a variety of technical procedures.

11. Takes blood samples pressures and other specimens and measurements as required by research/clinical protocols. Inoculates research animals with various pathogens and performs minor animal surgery.

12. Collects tissues and specimens for laboratory analysis; obtains samples prepares mounts and stains tissue blood and other substances for microscopic examinations.

13. Reviews scientific journals abstracts and other publications for information applicable to research projects.

14. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Prior laboratory experience in molecular biology cell culture or animal studies is preferred.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Excellent communication skills for documenting and presenting research findings.

Ability to listen and communicate effectively

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology to interact with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and result

Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments

Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Research laboratory environment

Frequent exposure to diseases medicinal preparations and other conditions common in a lab environment

Must wear protective equipment (gloves gowns/lab coats eye protection face protection)

Exposure to glass and other breakable objects

Exposure to animals

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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 teammates 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 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