Research Lab Technician II, Cancer Biology

Department: 85035 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Cancer Biology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekdays JOB SUMMARY Under direct supervision from a higher level technician or a principal investigator, the Research Lab Technician II performs a variety of moderately complex and generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological tests with procedures and techniques previously outlined by established protocols and other scientific data. Provides direction and guidance to lab staff. This laboratory primarily studies cancer-associated wasting with a focus on cell biology and immunology. You will largely perform basic laboratory techniques (primarily western blots, RT-PCR, histology, and flow-cytometry) as well as help maintain a murine animal colony. I am in looking for a technician who is organized and can perform experiments methodically. You will be taught most of the techniques, but the expectation is that you will pick it up quickly and be able to perform them on your own without supervision. We will meet regularly to go over the data and the laboratory's needs. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology, Exercise Science, or other related science, or high school diploma with four years of related clinical/ research experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts generally standardized chemical, physical, and biological tests on experimental/clinical materials. Performs RNA and protein isolation on various tissues from human and mouse samples. Sets up equipment and organizes materials used in performing scheduled tests, experiments, and/or operations. Selects the appropriate experimental/clinical format from established standard formats and prepares simple charts, graphs, and reports from data obtained during research experiments and observations of research subjects. Perform western blots, PCR, and qPCR/RT-PCR, and immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence. Trains and demonstrates to graduate students, medical students, and other technical personnel, a variety of technical procedures. Assists with or performs tissue collection (from mice) for laboratory analysis. Assists with or leads animal husbandry for pre-clinical models of cancer. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Familiar with Basic Laboratory skills and techniques Is able to listen and communicate effectively and have basic computer skills Be familiar with medical equipment and instruments with the appropriate 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 Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection) Exposure to glass and other breakable objects Exposure to animals Pay Range $22.50 - $33.75 Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health 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. 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