Research Technician II

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for an entry-level research technical role. This position offers the chance to engage in meaningful research projects, performing essential laboratory tasks under supervision. You'll be part of a diverse community committed to advancing pediatric care, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of children and families. With a focus on inclusion and personal growth, this role provides a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of lab experience or technical training required.
• Intermediate understanding of lab procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests and experiments under supervision.
• Record and check experiments/results for accuracy.
• Maintain lab equipment and organize data.

Skills

Lab procedures understanding

Scientific analysis

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

This entry-level research technical role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures, and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. May occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.

What you will do

• Performs routine tests/experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor, or other designee.
• Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
• Records and checks experiments/results for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks.
• Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment.
• May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies, and equipment; disposes of specimens, media, and other materials using appropriate procedures.
• Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipment.
• May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures.
• Attends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Records results, organizes data, and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner.
• Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed.
• Conducts literary searches as directed.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Associate's Degree Preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (e.g., Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required.
• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (e.g., Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Basic exposure to lab specific experiments/techniques and scientific analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Solid critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Solid analytical skills.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient-facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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