Lab Assistant

Temple University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal days

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine seeks a full-time Research Technician to join the Department of Cancer & Cellular Biology. The role will perform single cell RNA sequencing, 3D organoid culture, cell culture, immunostaining, imaging, and informatics analysis in a state-of-the-art lab.

This grant-funded position requires at least one year of related laboratory experience. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a medical-related field and will

Qualifications

• At least one year of directly related laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in life science or medical related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procuring biopsy tissues from hospital staff.
• Transporting tissues to the research lab.
• Processing tissues for single cell RNA sequencing, 3D organoids, and histological analysis.
• Shipping tissues to external sequencing sources.
• Coordinate with lab staff to order reagents and supplies.

Skills

Human subjects interaction

Laboratory equipment operation

BSL-2 environment

Organizational skills

Team player

Wet lab experience

R/Bioinformatics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

R Studio

Job description

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Research Technician!

Salary Range: $23.11/hr.

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:

The Department of Cancer & Cellular Biology and Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is looking to recruit a full time research technician. Under the direction of the PI, the research technician will work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study the cellular and molecular heterogeneity of esophageal mucosa. The laboratory technician will perform single cell RNA-sequencing, 3D organoid culture, cell culture, immunostaining, imaging, and informatics analysis of large datasets.

Job Details:

• This is a grant funded position
• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review

Required Education and Experience:

• At least one year of directly related laboratory experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in life science or medical related field.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in interacting with human subjects and clinical staff
• Demonstrated ability to operate standard and complex laboratory equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience working in wet lab setting
• Bioinformatics experience and the ability to work in R studio

Essential Duties:

• Procuring biopsy tissues from hospital staff
• Transport of tissues from Temple University Hospital to the research lab in the Pharmacy Building
• Processing of biopsy specimens for single cell RNA-sequencing, 3D organoids, and histological analysis
• Shipping of tissues to external source for sequencing
• Coordination with lab staff to order necessary reagents and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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