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Research Lab Tech IV, Surgery

CHEManager International
Wake Forest, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
Department

36205 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Surgery: Trauma

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

varies

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Job Summary

Under general supervision, plans, develops, modifies, and implements previously developed and original experimental procedures in a research laboratory exercising independent judgment based upon specialized theoretical knowledge of the applicable science. Provides direction and guidance to technicians and staff in the laboratory.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in the Biological and/or Physical Sciences with four years of related chemical/research experience.

Master's degree in Biology or related Physical Science with two years of laboratory experience preferred.

Essential Functions

  • Consults with principal investigator in the planning, developing, and implementation of clinical/research projects.
  • Develops control procedures for test standardization.
  • Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures.
  • Reviews 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.
  • Prepares detailed reports on the results of experiments, discusses with principal investigator the interpretation of the results, and collaborates in the preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
  • Supervises and coordinates the operation, training, and staffing of laboratory activities. Schedules and determines work priorities.
  • Maintains facilities and equipment supplies.
  • Develops and establishes laboratory work procedures, methods, and policies.
  • Interviews technical applicants, recommends employee selection and related personnel actions.
  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to operate laboratory equipment

Knowledge of the maintenance of routine records and reports

Work Environment

Research laboratory environment

Exposure to chemicals

Exposure to glass and other breakable objects

Possible exposure to animals

Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens

May be required to work hours beyond typical 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule and/or evenings and weekends as needed

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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