Research Technician II- Canna Lab

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$43,900 - $53,440•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level research technical role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures, and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. The incumbent may occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments and derived data. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, established in 1855. CHOP has been a birthplace for numerous breakthroughs in pediatric medicine, built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care. The Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, CHOP attracts families facing complex conditions from all over the world, and its compassionate care and innovation have consistently earned it a spot on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment
Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
Solid analytical skills
CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or other designee
Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment
May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipment
May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures
Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner
Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed
Conducts literary searches as directed