Temporary Research Assistant, Gynecologic Oncology Lab

Trustees of University of Pennsylvania; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 10.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Temporary Employee in the Department of OBGYN to assist with the generation, maintenance, and characterization of patient-derived and cell-line cancer models. The role supports translational gynecologic oncology projects and hands-on training in laboratory techniques.

You will work under supervision to perform cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatments, and data collection, collaborating with senior researchers and technicians.

Formación

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques with appropriate supervision and training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based academic research environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, ethical conduct of research, and institutional compliance requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with maintenance of ovarian and uterine cancer cell lines and organoids
• Support routine laboratory experiments, including cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatment and viability assays, and sample processing
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and preliminary analyses under supervision
• Work closely with senior laboratory members, trainees, and the principal investigator to advance ongoing translational gynecologic oncology projects
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques as needed for assigned projects
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to discussion of experimental planning and results

Conocimientos

learn new techniques

organization

attention to detail

team collaboration

compliance ethics safety

Descripción del empleo

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Temporary Employee in the Department of OBGYN to assist with the generation, maintenance, and characterization of patient-derived and cell-line cancer models. The role supports translational gynecologic oncology projects and hands-on training in laboratory techniques.

You will work under supervision to perform cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatments, and data collection, collaborating with senior researchers and technicians.