What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Lab Technician II, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
JOB SUMMARY
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) seeks a Research Laboratory Technician II to support groundbreaking research in bioengineered tissue models. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in regenerative medicine while contributing to important public health research initiatives.
Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will:
- Assist with basic cell culture maintenance and expansion
- Support routine laboratory procedures and assays
- Help prepare materials for tissue engineering experiments
- Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
- Follow established protocols for tissue processing
- Record experimental data accurately
- Support general laboratory operations
The ideal candidate will have:
- Basic laboratory experience
- Understanding of sterile technique
- Ability to follow detailed protocols
- Good organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic computer skills for data entry
- Willingness to learn new techniques
This position offers valuable opportunities to:
- Learn cutting-edge tissue engineering techniques
- Develop laboratory skills in a world-class research facility
- Gain experience with advanced biological research methods
- Work alongside leading scientists and researchers
- Build a foundation for a career in regenerative medicine
Background in cell culture, biology, bioengineering, or related fields preferred. Prior laboratory coursework or internship experience is beneficial but not required. The successful candidate will demonstrate reliability, enthusiasm for learning, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
CHARACTERISTIC WORK
- Confer with principal investigator and assist in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures; modify existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.
- Prepare detailed reports on the results of experiments; discuss the interpretation of results with principal investigator.
- Review scientific journals, abstracts and other related literature for information concerning experimental procedures and supplemental support information; organize information for use in applicable research projects.
- Conduct complex chemical, physical, engineering and biological tests on experimental materials; Analyze experimental materials, tissues, secretions, and excretions for clinical manufacturing compatibility.”
- Supervise, train, and review the work of students and lower level technicians engaged in clinical/research laboratory work.
- Design, test and manufacture of microfluidic chip systems, supporting structures and specimen collection devices and assays.
- Operate complex specialized laboratory instruments; instruct other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
- Requisition and maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for laboratory operations.
- 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 four years of related clinical/research experience whichever applicable for the position to be filled; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Master's degree in biology or related
