Technical Associate II, BiobankingTissue Engineering

Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE II BIOBANKING/TISSUE ENGINEERING Biological Engineering - Griffith lab to provide key technical support for biobanking cells from patient biopsies cell and organoid culture and laboratory assay activities that support the endometriosis research team and a newly awarded NIH center grant focused on novel approach methodologies (NAMs) for Womens Health; support the collection processing (cell isolation) organization tracking storage and use of human biospecimens and associated research workflows for studies of endometriosis and other gynecologic disorders interacting with clinical teams when necessary; and support development and application of patient-informed in vitro microphysiological systems and will contribute to laboratory activities involving cell culture3D culture including organoids ELISA immunostaining confocal microscopy image analysis and related assays.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in biology bioengineering biomedical engineering chemical engineering or a related technical discipline; a minimum of four years of biological research experience (which can include experience gained as an undergraduate); a minimum of two years of cell culture experience; experience with aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture handling and processing of human tissue or biospecimens ELISA and other plate-based assays immunostaining immunofluorescence sample tracking recordkeeping and laboratory documentation and standard laboratory equipment such as microscopes and spectrophotometers; be detail-oriented highly organized and excellent record keepers; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work both collaboratively and independently manage multiple priorities troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high standards of reproducibility and documentation; and proficiency with standard computer programs including Excel Word and PowerPoint. PREFERRED: Masters degree; experience with biobanking human specimen handling translational research or womens health research; and experience with 3D culture organoids tissue engineering microphysiological systems or biomaterials.

Experimental protocols may require occasional weekend hours.

This is a 1 year position with a possibility of an extension based on funding availability.

5/27/2026