Research Lab Tech: Biospecimen & DNA Processing (Flexible)

Agupdate; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Lab Tech C for processing biospecimens and DNA isolations in the Penn Medicine BioBank. Role covers handling blood, tissue, and bodily fluids, including automated and manual DNA isolations, with emphasis on sample inventory and freezer management.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and communicate well with clinical and research staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Ability to interact with clinical and research staff and manage multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• DNA isolation - manual and automated
• Blood aliquotting and processing derivatives
• Bodily fluid and tissue processing
• Facilitate all aspects of sample inventory and distribution
• Freezer monitoring and rotating on-call freezer response, general lab maintenance
• Other duties as assigned
• Position is contingent upon funding

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

DNA isolation

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Lab Tech C for processing biospecimens and DNA isolations in the Penn Medicine BioBank. Role covers handling blood, tissue, and bodily fluids, including automated and manual DNA isolations, with emphasis on sample inventory and freezer management.

The candidate should be detail-oriented, able to work independently, and communicate well with clinical and research staff.