Research Technician II

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$43,900 - $54,800

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 technician may occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in executing and interpreting experiments and resulting data. The CHOP Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory provides access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and professional flow cytometry services to researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Its staff has extensive expertise in flow cytometry applications, including complex multicolor flow analyses and cell sorting.

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 or 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 or WPSI) and research laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine tests and experiments under the direction of a principal investigator, supervisor, or designee.
Perform research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
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 the 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.
Record results, organize data, and maintain laboratory notebooks in an organized manner.
Compile and help analyze data, and prepare charts, graphs, and study results as directed.
Conduct literature searches as directed.