Associate Staff Scientist, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Atrium Health Floyd
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops experimental techniques for specimen and tissue analyses utilized in complex laboratory procedures
- Conducts complex biological tests of viral pathogens using 2D and 3D-cell cultures, organoids, planar cellular constructs, or organ-on-a-chip platforms
- Works with bioanalytical teams to curate data for machine learning or artificial intelligence algorithmic analyses and predictions
- 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 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
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively
- For bioinformatics and ML/AI, advanced computer skills. Virology, preference for BSL3 certification
- Ability to provide oversight and direction to laboratory personnel
- Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology to interact with staff regarding laboratory procedures and results
- Knowledge of scientific equipment and instruments
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and universal precautions to establish a safe work environment