Research Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Works with complex systems or perform highly technical mechanical or diagnostic tests in medical or scientific laboratories. Assists the laboratory manager to perform complex laboratory maintenance tasks and other laboratory projects, as assigned. Will assists senior level researchers on various supervised research projects within the lab. The technician will carry out routine tasks such as preparation of media and reagents, place orders for supplies, help maintain inventory and place lab equipment in their designated areas at the end of the day.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Cell culture maintenance - media changes and cell passaging
- Monthly mycoplasma testing
- Preparing buffers/media
- DNA extractions
- PCRs
- General lab upkeep - waste removal, stocking, monitoring inventory
- Providing support to generate ROs
- Providing support in the transfection workflow, i.e. preparation of Matrigel plates, cell seeding, amplifying constructs, screening single colonies.
- Other duties assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacation, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time)
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks
- Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
