Research Technician III

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

2d•$48,200 - $60,200

About The Position

The Research Technician III works in the Roizen Lab under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Roizen, a clinician scientist in CHOP’s Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. The lab’s clinical research interests include metabolic bone diseases, particularly vitamin D metabolism, hyperparathyroidism, and pseudohypoparathyroidism, as well as obesity and type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The role participates in planned research projects by carrying out research protocols with minimal direction from the principal investigator, program director, or senior scientists. It may involve moderate discretion and judgment in executing and interpreting experiments and the resulting data.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least two years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (e.g., Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience required.
Advanced understanding of laboratory procedures, protocols, and equipment.
Intermediate proficiency with laboratory-specific experiments and techniques.
Intermediate scientific analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs research procedures on experimental samples with minimal supervision.
Formulates and performs complex laboratory experiments and analyzes and reports data.
Performs tasks requiring knowledge of advanced techniques and laboratory equipment.
Performs advanced calculations and maintains appropriate logs and laboratory notebooks.
Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
Assists in developing and troubleshooting new techniques and ideas.
May modify scientific methods and protocols in conjunction with the principal investigator.
Checks others’ results for completeness and accuracy.
May train and mentor new staff.
May assist with preparing grants, journal articles, posters, and oral presentations.
May perform routine and non-routine tests and experiments as needed.
Maintains the office, laboratory area, reagents, supplies, and equipment.
Performs routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Coordinates schedules of tests and procedures.
Attends courses, seminars, and laboratory meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
Records results, organizes data, and maintains an organized laboratory notebook.
Conducts literature searches as required.