Research Tech

Jefferson Health Plans; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health Plans is seeking a Research Technician to assist in experiments as part of a team of biomedical researchers. You will record experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.

Work involves performing basic analytical and technical laboratory tasks, assisting in data collection, and preparing internal reports related to research and lab operations. The role requires attention to safety and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs a variety of basic, analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, following established methods and procedures.
• Assist with data collection. (e.g. manage, service and operate research devices; record observations).
• Prepare internal reports related to research or lab operations
• Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The research tech assists in experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers. They will also record experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.

Job Description

Summary

The research tech assists in experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers. They will also record experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Performs a variety of basic, analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, following established methods and procedures.
• Assist with data collection. (e.g. manage, service and operate research devices; record observations).
• Prepare internal reports related to research or lab operations
• Assist in general maintenance of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.