Temporary Research Assistant — Gynecologic Oncology Lab

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Temporary Employee for the Department of OBGYN to assist with preclinical cancer models, cell lines, and organoids, supporting translational gynecologic oncology projects. The role offers hands-on training while contributing to ongoing experiments under supervision.

You will work with a team of researchers, perform routine assays, maintain records, and help analyze data.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Lab techniques

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Safety & compliance

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Temporary Employee for the Department of OBGYN to assist with preclinical cancer models, cell lines, and organoids, supporting translational gynecologic oncology projects. The role offers hands-on training while contributing to ongoing experiments under supervision.

You will work with a team of researchers, perform routine assays, maintain records, and help analyze data.