Breakthrough Maker Opportunity at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) 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 care—and 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. A Brief Overview This entry-level research technical role participates in a planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. May occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join a research program in craniofacial nerve development, neural crest stem cell biology, and neuronal biology that strives to make a transformative impact on craniofacial malformations and peripheral nerve dysfunction (including neurodegenerative diseases like ALS/SMA). This position is ideal for candidates interested in working at the interface of basic and translational biomedical research with significant computational biology, and is a unique opportunity for scientific growth, interacting in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment and for training in a variety of sophisticated experimental approaches.
What You Will Do:- Cell and tissue culture and whole-organ perfusion model maintenance
- Molecular biology, cloning, cell cultures, zebrafish maintenance, mouse maintenance, wholemount RNA in situR/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/zebrafish
- 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
- 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 equipmentMay 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 equipmentMay 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
- Preferred Experience Qualifications
Prior experiences with molecular biology and genetic models as well as R/Python/or MATLAB are 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 skillsSolid critical thinking / problem-solving skillsSolid 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 ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. 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.
