Research Assistant, Cancer Biology Job at Advocate Aurora Health, Wake Forest, NC

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  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Wake Forest, NC

Job Description

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 technical supervision from academic staff members, performs a variety of molecular, cellular, histological and genomics technical duties and investigations in support of cancer research-oriented activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree with four years' experience in a research or laboratory setting; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Obtains data in support of research-oriented activities by conducting conducting molecular, cellular, histological, and/or genomics tests, experiments, determinations, and observations.
  • Designs, develops, and constructs specialized instruments, equipment and apparatus as required for performance of research activities.
  • Develop new research procedures and techniques as needed.
  • Operates various electronic devices in the collection, tabulation, and calculation of data.
  • Closely work with departmental administrative team on maintaining grant budgets and expenditures and assists with new grant planning and preparation.
  • Coordinate with faculty PI's collaborators in team research.
  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Public speaking experience
  • Ability to prepare grant proposals with minimal supervision.
Pay Range
$30.15 - $45.25

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. 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekday work,

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