Research Lab Tech C
About The Position
The primary role of the Research Lab Tech C is the technical processing of biospecimens and DNA isolations within the Penn Medicine BioBank. This involves handling various biospecimens including blood, tissue, and bodily fluids, with sample handling encompassing blood separation, advanced cell gradient, and tissue culture. DNA isolations will be performed using both automated and manual systems, along with all supporting aspects. The position requires strict adherence to SOPs, QC and QA policies, and ISBER Best Practices under the supervision of the Technical Director and Lab Manager. Responsibilities also include facilitating sample inventory and distribution, providing special handling for unusual specimens, freezer monitoring and on-call response, shipping biological specimens, record keeping, equipment maintenance/calibration, and ensuring safety compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Good communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
- Ability to interact easily with clinical and research staff.
- Superb time management skills; be well organized and highly motivated.
- Knowledge of PC applications and experience in database entry preferred.
- Frequent walking, bending, lifting of supplies and equipment (20-40 pound load), and manual dexterity to select small vials from frozen storage locations.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to communicate clearly, work with varying personalities, and manage multiple projects and duties at one time preferred.
Responsibilities
- DNA isolation – manual and automated
- Blood aliquotting and processing derivatives
- Bodily fluid and tissue processing
- Facilitate all aspects of sample inventory and distribution
- Freezer monitoring and rotating on-call freezer response, general lab maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
