Research Technician II - Matute Lab

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

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 Matute Lab team uses a combination of approaches involving human samples, genetically modified animal models, gnotobiology, next generation sequencing and immunophenotyping to study how early-life host-environmental interactions occur under normal conditions. We also investigate how disturbances in these processes can contribute to intestinal inflammatory conditions such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and inflammatory bowel disease, and systemic inflammatory diseases such as obesity. Our goal is to elucidate the fundamental mechanisms that govern host-microbiome-diet communication in infants. By expanding knowledge of normal host-microbiome interactions through bench-to-bedside work, we aim to develop targeted interventions to reduce and treat intestinal and systemic inflammatory diseases from birth.

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

Mice handling, preforming tests / experiments as directed
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