Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 16 hours ago
Research Technician II - Hwang Liao Lab
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$44K/yr - $53K/yr
1+ years expChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their research program focused on craniofacial nerve development and neuronal biology. The role involves performing research protocols and experimental procedures under supervision, contributing to projects aimed at understanding craniofacial malformations and peripheral nerve dysfunction.
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Responsibilities
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
The candidate is expected to independently carry out the daily activities of the laboratory with minimal supervision
Molecular biology, cloning, cell cultures, zebrafish maintenance, mouse maintenance, wholemount RNA in situ
R/Python analyses and de novo script development for analysis pipelines
Assisting lab personnel with routine experiments
Documenting, compiling, and analyzing information obtained from laboratory experiments
Development of own project, new experimental techniques and assays and familiarity with statistical analysis
Systematic generation and maintenance of database/inventory of all lab supplies, plasmids, bacterial stocks, lab records and mouse colony. Maintain compliance with safety, biohazard and radioactivity guidelines. Communicates and coordinates with all lab members to ensure adherence to lab protocols
Training of new lab members in various techniques
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED - Required
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
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
Preferred
Associate's Degree - Preferred
Bachelor's Degree - in Biology, Cell Biology or Molecular Biology; Computer Science; Electrical/Computer/Biomedical Engineering, Biostatistics, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred
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
1 year experience or more. Prior experiences with molecular biology and genetic models as well as R/Python/or MATLAB are preferred
Company
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Since its start in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has been the birthplace for many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine.
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UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNational Cancer InstituteBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-10Grant· $1.7M
2025-09-29Grant· $1M
2025-06-18Grant· $1M
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