Research Laboratory Technician

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Research Laboratory Technician

Technician, Research Laboratory C

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Works with complex systems or perform highly technical mechanical or diagnostic tests in medical or scientific laboratories. Assists the laboratory manager to perform complex laboratory maintenance tasks and other laboratory projects, as assigned. Will assists senior level researchers on various supervised research projects within the lab. The technician will carry out routine tasks such as preparation of media and reagents, place orders for supplies, help maintain inventory and place lab equipment in their designated areas at the end of the day.

• Cell culture maintenance - media changes and cell passaging
• Monthly mycoplasma testing
• DNA extractions
• PCRs
• General lab upkeep - waste removal, stocking, monitoring inventory
• Providing support to generate ROs
• Providing support in the transfection workflow, i.e. preparation of Matrigel plates, cell seeding, amplifying constructs, screening single colonies.
• Other duties assigned

Position is contingent upon funding

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$19.57 - $19.57 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts :
Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre‑tax dollars.

Tuition :
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Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long‑term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long‑term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements.

Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

Wellness and Work‑life Resources :
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