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$30.70 - $46.05JOB SUMMARY
Drs. Giuseppe Orlando and Amish Asthana are currently recruiting a Post-Doctoral Fellow/Research Assistant in the areas of biochemistry cell and molecular biology biotechnology and bioengineering to join a multidisciplinary team in a cutting edge program that marries the fields of 3D bioprinting and organs-on-a-chip with regenerative medicine. Our lab is located in The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) which is a world leader in the research and development of technologies and products in the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. WFIRM is an interdisciplinary institute with an open laboratory concept aimed towards fostering collaboration. The main research theme in the lab is to develop biomimetic systems/constructs of Pancreatic tissue and determine novel methods to enhance the vascularization and engraftment of these bio fabricated tissues post-transplantation.
Specific duties will include basic and advanced cell culture and expansion chemical and physical characterization of biomaterials assembly of 3D constructs using biofabrication and 3D bioprinting techniques in vitro biological and functional tests for verification of tissue construct viability and function collection and organization of data and assisting in the preparation of reports and manuscripts. Engineering and stem cell/islet biology experience is a plus or biomaterials/materials and tissue engineering background a plus.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
PhD with experience in a research or laboratory setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Obtains data in support of research-oriented activities by conducting physical chemical or biological tests experiments determinations and observations.
2. Designs develops and constructs specialized instruments equipment and apparatus as required for performance of research activities.
3. Assists in the development of new research procedures and techniques.
4. Operates various electronic devices in the collection tabulation and calculation of data.
5. Assists in training new personnel conducts performance reviews on assigned lab employees and creates work schedules.
6. Assists with planning and presenting classroom instructions and lectures.
7. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Basic skills and qualifications
Cell culture primary cell isolation and characterization 3D culture methodology
Biochemistry cell biology biomaterials
Performance of chemical biochemical and biological assays microscopy
Relevant experience in one or more of the following categories is desirable.
Islet isolation and culture organoid fabrication and characterization disease modeling
Biochemistry biomaterial chemistry hydrogel development
Microfluidic development for biological applications
Chemical biochemical and biological sampling assay development
Strong computer skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking experience
Ability to prepare grant proposals with minimal supervision
Peer reviewed publications plus oral or poster presentations at national meetings
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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 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 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.
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