Lab Assistant

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for a Research Technician!

Salary Range: $23.11/hr.
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
The Department of Cancer & Cellular Biology and Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is looking to recruit a full time research technician. Under the direction of the PI, the research technician will work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study the cellular and molecular heterogeneity of esophageal mucosa. The laboratory technician will perform single cell RNA-sequencing, 3D organoid culture, cell culture, immunostaining, imaging, and informatics analysis of large datasets.

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review

Required Education and Experience:
* At least one year of directly related laboratory experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in life science or medical related field.

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Experience in interacting with human subjects and clinical staff
* Demonstrated ability to operate standard and complex laboratory equipment
* Demonstrated ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Experience working in wet lab setting
* Bioinformatics experience and the ability to work in R studio

Essential Duties:
* Procuring biopsy tissues from hospital staff
* Transport of tissues from Temple University Hospital to the research lab in the Pharmacy Building
* Processing of biopsy specimens for single cell RNA-sequencing, 3D organoids, and histological analysis
* Shipping of tissues to external source for sequencing
* Coordination with lab staff to order necessary reagents and supplies.
* Performs other duties as assigned

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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