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Posted Job Title

Research Laboratory Technician, Penn Dental Medicine

Job Profile Title

Technician, Research Laboratory C

Job Description Summary

Will assist and carry out research projects in the lab. A number of important lab responsibilities are involved: 1. Carry out experiments and learn new techniques; 2. Participate in ordering supplies, inventory maintenance, and animal colony management; 3. Obtain data from experiments, complete data entry, and analyze data in collaboration; 4. Perform in vitro experiments with cell cultures; 5. Assist with in vivo experiments including procedures, genotyping, monitoring, and tissue processing; 5. Analysis of histologic specimens including immunofluorescence and image analysis; 6. Present results at lab meetings.

Job Description

We are looking for a self-motivated, inquisitive, ambitious, and enthusiastic person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can interact well with others as part of a team. This position will involve a combination of independent and team-driven research projects, as well as providing lab management assistance under the direct supervision of the research project manager.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, immunofluorescent staining, and immunohistochemistry)

Isolate and stain cells for flow cytometry

Perform in vitro experiments using cell culture

Collect and process tissue samples from murine models

Opportunities exist to actively contribute to research projects as a co-author and present data at lab meetings and research symposiums for interested candidates

Conduct scientific literature searches

Working with other lab members develop protocols.

Other duties may include, but not limited to: record data and analyze results; maintain inventory of frozen cell stocks and plasmids; prepare laboratory reagents and maintain equipment; oversee animal census; support general lab management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, with 0-1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with in vitro cell culture a requirement.

Salary - A candidate with 0-1 year experience has the potential to be paid $16.23 - $18.00/hour.

Working Conditions:

Office, library, computer room; requires extensive safety training; requires protective devices