Part-Time Laboratory Technician

University of Pennsylvania

3d • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the research activities within Dr. Yijing Su’s laboratory, focusing on the basic laboratory techniques and data analysis. The role involves assisting with performing routine medical laboratory tests, assisting supervisor with experiments, and contributing to ongoing research projects. Ideal candidates will possess a keen interest in scientific inquiry and a willingness to learn in a collaborative environment. The estimated work time will be 15-20 hours per week.

Requirements

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory supplies (5%).
• Data entry and maintenance of lab records (10%).
• Quality control of reagents and samples (5%).
• Collaborating with team members and assisting on projects (25%).
• Training in safety protocols and lab processes (5%).
• Performing basic statistical analysis on experimental data (10%).
• Sample preparation and extraction (10%).
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment (5%).
• Running gel electrophoresis & analysis ,preparing standard volumetric solutions (5%) .
• Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience. - 10%

Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED