Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 12 hours ago
Research Technician III (Leukodystrophy Center)
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $59K/yr
2+ years expChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Research Technician III to participate in research projects within the Leukodystrophy Center. This role involves maintaining a biorepository, executing research protocols, and assisting with laboratory experiments under minimal supervision.
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Responsibilities
Performs research procedures on experimental samples with minimal supervision
Formulates and performs complex lab experiments and analyzes/ reports the data
Performs tasks that require knowledge of advanced techniques and lab equipment
Performs advanced calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures
Assists in development & troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas
May be required to modify scientific methods and protocols (in conjunction with PI)
Checks others' results for completeness and accuracy
May be responsible for training and mentoring new staff
May assist in the preparation of grants journal articles, posters and oral presentations
May perform routine and non-routine tests / experiments as needed
Maintains office, lab area, reagents, supplies and equipment
Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment
Coordinates schedules of tests & 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
Conducts literary searches as required
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED - Required
At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience - Required
Advanced understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment
Intermediate proficiency with lab specific experiments / techniques
Intermediate scientific analysis skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
At least three (3) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience - 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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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.35MKey Investors
UnitedHealthcare Community PlanNational Cancer InstituteBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2025-12-10Grant· $1.7M
2025-09-29Grant· $1M
2025-06-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Adam Resnick
Director of the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b)
Benjamin Laskin
Chief of Nephrology
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