Temporary Research Assistant - Gynecologic Oncology Lab

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a Temporary Employee in the Department of OBGYN. The role supports the Simpkins laboratory in developing preclinical models of ovarian and uterine cancers, with hands-on training in translational cancer research.

Responsibilities include cell line and organoid maintenance, routine experiments, data collection, and collaboration with senior staff to advance gynecologic oncology projects.

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

Learn new lab techniques

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Tools

Cell culture

Organoid culture

Viability assays

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a Temporary Employee in the Department of OBGYN. The role supports the Simpkins laboratory in developing preclinical models of ovarian and uterine cancers, with hands-on training in translational cancer research.

Responsibilities include cell line and organoid maintenance, routine experiments, data collection, and collaboration with senior staff to advance gynecologic oncology projects.