Research Technician II
About The Position
This entry-level research technical role participates in a planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. May occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived. The laboratory of Dr. Anand Bhagwat at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II to join an innovative new research program focused on how AML cells interact with the immune system and how this impacts outcomes for children with AML. We view immune therapies as a lens through which we can make crucial basic science discoveries about AML biology. An example of this line of investigation can be seen in Bhagwat et al., Nature Medicine 2024. This position offers the opportunity to address original questions within the vibrant CHOP and Penn research communities.
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
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
- Contributing to one or more independent or collaborative research projects.
- Performing experiments aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology and cloning, gene editing and CRISPR methodologies
- Developing, maintaining, and updating laboratory protocols and documentation.
- Supporting an inclusive lab environment that values collaboration, scientific rigor, and professional growth
- 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
Benefits
- Access to state-of-the-art technologies and resources, including single cell genomics and epigenetic, high-parameter flow cytometry, and large biobanks of leukemia samples from both adult and pediatric patients
- Strong, available mentorship and career development support
- annual influenza vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
