Research Technician I: Data & Lab Analytics

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) and related accounts

Life, AD&D, long-term disability

Tuition assistance and more

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Technician I to support a busy lab focused on pediatric research. You will perform routine and specialized tests, prepare samples, and help develop data analysis workflows and machine learning models under the supervision of a principal investigator.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a basic science, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred and a strong mathematical background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field (preferred).
• 1–2 years of related work experience (preferred).
• Strong mathematical skills and an inquisitive attitude.
• Familiarity with lab safety and use of basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and specialized lab tests under supervision.
• Prepare specimens, maintain logs and records of results.
• Develop data analysis workflows and ML algorithms under PI supervision.
• Record results, compile charts and assist with data interpretation.
• Attend courses, seminars and lab meetings to expand knowledge.

Skills

Python programming

Strong mathematical skills

Inquisitive attitude

Lab safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in basic science or related field

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Python

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Technician I to support a busy lab focused on pediatric research. You will perform routine and specialized tests, prepare samples, and help develop data analysis workflows and machine learning models under the supervision of a principal investigator.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a basic science, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred and a strong mathematical background.