Research Lab Technician III, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

WFIRM is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Tech III researcher with animal experience to develop medical countermeasures for the physiological effects of chemical injury. Incumbents will assist with animal research, including animal handling, clinical assessments and ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations. This is a collaborative research program, so incumbents will be expected to work with and educate diverse personnel. Under general supervision, the incumbent will oversee and conduct biological studies that require the use of independent judgment in the planning, modification, and performance of research laboratory procedures. As research team member, the incumbent will provide planning assistance, guidance and support to the research team staff. After training in various in vitro methods, the incumbent will train and assist educational fellows and other team members in techniques and execution of research studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Executes physiological and biological studies in vitro.
2. Consults with principal investigator and assists in the development of plans for research experiments and data collection procedures.
3. Modifies existing laboratory procedures and protocols to meet the needs of research projects as required.
4. Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other related literature for information concerning experimental procedures and supplemental support information. Organizes information for use in applicable research projects.
5. Works with animal models ranging from rodents to rabbits and higher species.
6. Supervises, trains, and reviews the work of students and other technicians engaged in research laboratory work.
7. Operates complex specialized laboratory instruments and instructs other personnel in the use and operations of these instruments.
8. Ensures quality data collection to maximize reproducibility.
9. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient at animal handling, manipulation and husbandry
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Can productively work within a team
• Detail oriented and proficient with standard spreadsheets
• Knowledge of MS Office and scientific statistical/graphing software
• 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
• Exposure to glass and other breakable objects
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise. 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. 

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.