Laboratory Technician - School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical engineering is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their innovative team. This role involves working collaboratively on a project aimed at optimizing a novel prognostic biomarker for wound healing. You will engage in essential laboratory functions such as 3D cell culture, RNA extraction, and statistical analysis, contributing to groundbreaking research that aims to personalize treatment for chronic diabetic foot ulcers. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while making a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are passionate about biomedical research and eager to contribute to transformative projects, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in cell culture and statistical analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 3D cell culture and RNA extraction for research projects.
• Assist in general lab maintenance and statistical analysis.

Skills

3D cell culture

RNA extraction

qRT-PCR

statistical analysis

cell culture

gene expression analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering

Master’s degree in Biosciences

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Laboratory Technician - School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Pay Competitive

Location: Philadelphia/Pennsylvania

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 501157

Job Summary

A laboratory technician position is available in the Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine Laboratory in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems of Drexel University. The researcher will work as a team with a postdoctoral scientist on a highly collaborative and translational project to optimize and validate a novel prognostic biomarker of wound healing using lab-prepared samples and clinical samples collected from patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers as part of an ongoing national clinical trial. The optimized biomarkers would allow the identification of individuals who are not likely to heal their ulcer when treated with the standard of care, for use in the personalization of treatment and/or the refinement of entry criteria for clinical trials of new treatments.

Essential Functions

1. 3D cell culture, total RNA extraction and measurement, quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRTPCR), statistical analysis of results.
2. Assist with general lab maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Equivalent in Biomedical Engineering, Biosciences, or a related field
• Zero experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cell culture, gene expression analysis, statistical analysis

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands up to 25lbs

Location

University City, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Non-Exempt with a salary grade of F. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, visit Drexel’s salary structure.

Please review Drexel New Hire Benefit Guide for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your application. Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

About the company

Drexel offers a variety of educational and employment opportunities to students through study and internship programs in Europe, Asia and Latin America, and the co-operative education ("co-op") program.