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Research Tech II - The Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Program-Kalish Lab
Job Description
Research Tech II - The Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Program-Kalish Lab
Full Job Description
Location: LOC_COLKET-Colket Translational Research
Req ID: 169738
Shift: Days
Employment Status: Regular - Full Time
About Us
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.
If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.
CHOP is proud to share that we are ranked No. 1 on Forbes' 2022 list of America's Best Large Employers!
Job Summary
The Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Program is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support multiple research studies led by Jennifer M. Kalish, MD, PhD. Dr. Kalish is a pediatric geneticist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with special interest in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and cancer predisposition.
Our team at the Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome Clinic at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) provides support and medical guidance for children with these genetic and epigenetic disorders: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, 11p Overgrowth Spectrum, hemihypertrophy/lateralized overgrowth and related disorders. We work closely with your family and physicians to provide collaborative, multidisciplinary care.
Job Responsibilities
Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor
Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy
Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment
Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures
Maintains office, lab area, reagents, supplies and equipment
Cleans and 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 directed
Job Responsibilities (Continued)
Job Responsibilities (Continued)
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
None
Required Education and Experience
Required Education: Associates Degree
Required Experience: Nine (9) months of laboratory experience
Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Experience:
- Eighteen (18) months of laboratory experience
- Related internship experience.
Additional Technical Requirements
To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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