Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Research Technician II
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102
Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. What You Will Do
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 Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED - Required Associate's Degree - Preferred Bachelor's Degree - Preferred Experience Qualifications
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 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 Skills and Abilities
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 To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Salary Range: $43,900.00 - $53,440.00 Annually At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric careand your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. What You Will Do
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 Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED - Required Associate's Degree - Preferred Bachelor's Degree - Preferred Experience Qualifications
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 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 Skills and Abilities
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 To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Salary Range: $43,900.00 - $53,440.00 Annually At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.