Research Technician I- England Lab

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A Brief Overview
The England Laboratory at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician I to join our research team. The laboratory specializes in the study of early-life immune responses to vaccines utilizing animal (mouse) models with a specific interest in vaccines to viruses.

What you will do

• Perform molecular biology techniques including cloning and biochemical assays
• Perform mammalian cell culture and virus culture.
• Laboratory mouse handling including weight measurement, breeding, vaccine administration, and blood collection.
• Maintain comprehensive laboratory records and documentation
• Manage laboratory inventory/ordering and prepare common reagents
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings and contribute to team discussions
• Support the development and optimization of new experimental protocols
• Support analysis and visualization of experimental data

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Related classroom or laboratory experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) Required
• At least six (6) months Related classroom or laboratory experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) Preferred
• Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques in cell and molecular biology, including performance of common laboratory calculations (e.g., making solutions, serial dilutions) Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computational skills for data analysis and visualization
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong 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 be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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