Research Technician II

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Research Technician II to support an innovative program focused on how AML cells interact with the immune system and affect outcomes for pediatric patients. This entry-level role works under direct supervision on research protocols and experiments, contributing to CHOP's vibrant biomedical research community.

You will gain access to state-of-the-art technologies, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your lab skills through hands-on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to one or more independent or collaborative research projects.
• Performing experiments aligned with the candidate’s expertise, including cell culture and molecular biology.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating laboratory protocols and documentation.
• Supporting an inclusive lab environment that values collaboration, scientific rigor, and professional growth.
• Performs routine tests/experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor, or designee.
• Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner.

Skills

Lab procedures

Scientific analysis

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

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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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This entry-level research technical role participates in a 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.

The laboratory of Dr. Anand Bhagwat at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician II to join an innovative new research program focused on how AML cells interact with the immune system and how this impacts outcomes for children with AML. We view immune therapies as a lens through which we can make crucial basic science discoveries about AML biology. An example of this line of investigation can be seen in Bhagwat et al., Nature Medicine 2024.

This position offers the opportunity to address original questions within the vibrant CHOP and Penn research communities.

What we offer:

• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and resources, including single cell genomics and epigenetic, high-parameter flow cytometry, and large biobanks of leukemia samples from both adult and pediatric patients
• Strong, available mentorship and career development support

What You Will Do

• Contributing to one or more independent or collaborative research projects.
• Performing experiments aligned with the candidate’s expertise, potentially including flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology and cloning, gene editing and CRISPR methodologies
• Developing, maintaining, and updating laboratory protocols and documentation.
• Supporting an inclusive lab environment that values collaboration, scientific rigor, and professional growth
• 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 (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. 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

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SALARY RANGE

$43,900.00 - $54,800.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.