Research Assistant I - Tan Lab

Company: Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

SHIFT:Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)-named America's 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes-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's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.A Brief OverviewParticipates in a planned research project by performing research protocols. Works independently and self-directed while providing supervision and technical training to subordinates. Needs a specialized education in the biological or chemical sciences and is required to consistently exercise discretion and judgment in execution, interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.What you will doPerforms lab tests which require the analysis of results and interpretation of methodsPerforms research procedures on experimental samples as directedAssists with planning specific research protocols and proceduresAssists in development & troubleshooting of new techniques and ideasModifies methods and protocols under the direction of the PIFormulates and performs complex lab experiments and analyzes & reports the dataPresents & discusses work at weekly lab meetingsPrepares laboratory reagents and monitors and maintains inventoryPerforms calculations and maintains appropriate log books and lab notebooksAssists in writing methods and setting-up protocols accurately under the direction of the program director or senior scientistMaintains laboratory equipment, safety procedures and compliance recordsResearches journal, white papers and other scientific publications for pertinent informationAssists with the preparation of data for publication or presentation at symposiaMay supervises junior members of laboratory.Education QualificationsBachelor's Degree RequiredExperience QualificationsAt least three (3) years of scientifically relevant experience RequiredAt least five (5) years of scientifically relevant experience PreferredSkills and AbilitiesProficient in various research and/or analytical techniques requiredTo carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for any portion of time-must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor Tobacco Statement

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