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Job Description Summary
Perform experiments in translational research projects in
cardiovascular engineering and therapeutics. The project is focused
on the development and testing of new clinical devices and therapy.
The technician will be involved in setting up ex vivo bioreactors,
tissue harvest, setting up and sterilizing pumps, tubing and
connectors. The technician is expected to test new approaches,
address technical problems, present results to the group, design
follow-up experiments and maintain well-documented lab records. In
addition, the technician will perform basic maintenance on
laboratory equipment (cleans, disassembles, stores, replaces and
orders parts). Will also organize and accurately maintain written
records of experimental procedures and data collection.
Job Description
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant
or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All
eligible applicants are encouraged to apply
Essential Functions:
- Performs and designs research experiments.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of research.
- Prepares reagents for research.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
- Participates in and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
- Assists in preparation of manuscript.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering, Biomedical, Health
& Exercise, Physics or Biology.
- Experience in working in a laboratory setting with experience
with tissue culture.
- Skills in the safe and accurate use of biological and chemical
reagents.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management
skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, the internet, and other
relevant software.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential
manner.
- Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
- Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
- Ability to work in a group as part of a team.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in experimental
systems using the above knowledge and skills.
Accountabilities:
- Responsible for own work.
Physical Requirements:
- medium work; climbing, crouching, standing, walking, lifting,
fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing. Visual acuity to
determine neatness and thoroughness of work assignments.
Environmental Conditions:
- Subject to both inside and outside activities.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Part time
Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and
expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job
tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are
required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform
job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her
supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living
community, Wake Forest University conducts background
investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates
being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all
qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, genetic information, disability and
military or veteran status.
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