Research Technician II- Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy Development

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$43,900 - $54,800

About The Position

This entry-level research technical role in Dr. John Maris’ laboratory participates in an interdisciplinary translational research program under the direct supervision of Dr. Amber Hamilton. The program focuses on understanding the biologically relevant role of immunotherapeutic targets and developing pediatric cancer immunotherapies for neuroblastoma and Ewing sarcoma. The technician performs research protocols, experimental procedures, and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision, with minimal discretion in executing and interpreting experiments and their data.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (e.g., Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience.
Intermediate understanding of laboratory procedures, protocols, and equipment.
Basic exposure to laboratory-specific experiments, techniques, and scientific analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Solid critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Solid analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform routine tests and experiments under the direction of the principal investigator, supervisor, or other designee.
Perform rigorous research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
Maintain neuroblastoma and Ewing sarcoma cell lines and conduct experiments such as cloning, CRISPRi, western blotting, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, cytotoxicity and internalization assays, proteomics sample preparation, and in-vivo studies.
Record and check experiments and results for completeness and accuracy.
Perform calculations and maintain appropriate logs and laboratory notebooks.
Carry out tasks requiring familiarity with fundamental techniques and laboratory equipment.
May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
Maintain office and laboratory areas, solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment; dispose of specimens, media, and other materials using appropriate procedures.
Assist with care and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures.
Attend courses, seminars, and laboratory meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
Organize data and maintain laboratory notebooks; compile and help analyze data and prepare charts, graphs, and study results as directed.
Conduct literature searches as directed.