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$28.55 - $42.85JOB 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.
Master's degree in biology or related physical science and three years of laboratory experience.
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- The successful candidate will execute complex experimental protocols for organ-on-a-chip model development and perform advanced cell culture techniques. They will also participate in experimental design and provide technical guidance to other laboratory personnel.
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