Temporary Research Assistant, Gynecologic Oncology Lab

University of Pennsylvania; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Simpkins laboratory at Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN) to assist with maintenance of cancer cell lines, organoids, and related experiments. You will gain hands-on translational cancer research training while supporting gynecologic oncology projects.

Responsibilities include cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatment, data collection and documentation under supervision, collaborating with senior

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

Strong organizational skills

Accurate records & protocols

Team-based collaboration

Lab safety & compliance

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Simpkins laboratory at Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia seeks a Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN) to assist with maintenance of cancer cell lines, organoids, and related experiments. You will gain hands-on translational cancer research training while supporting gynecologic oncology projects.

Responsibilities include cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatment, data collection and documentation under supervision, collaborating with senior