Lab Research Assistant I: Specimen & Data Tracking

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a lab technician to support introductory operations of specimen collection/processing. You will handle samples, track storage, and assist in quality control and inventory across research protocols.

The role requires familiarity with lab procedures, data entry, and collaboration with staff to ensure timely processing and compliant documentation. CHOP emphasizes patient care and innovation in pediatric research.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous research or laboratory experience required.
• At least 1 year of research or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle lab specimens collected or delivered.
• Organize and track samples in freezer storage using electronic database.
• Assist quality control and quality assurance functions and inventory control.
• Process specimens per protocol guidelines (blood, urine, saliva, etc.).
• Collaborate with outpatient unit specimen identification and tracking.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and records.

Skills

Office software

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) seeks a lab technician to support introductory operations of specimen collection/processing. You will handle samples, track storage, and assist in quality control and inventory across research protocols.

The role requires familiarity with lab procedures, data entry, and collaboration with staff to ensure timely processing and compliant documentation. CHOP emphasizes patient care and innovation in pediatric research.