Research Tech II- Division of Neurology/ Dr. Danielle Barber & Dr. Joe Vithayathil Lab
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
SHIFT: Day (United States of America)Seeking Breakthrough MakersChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) 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 OverviewThe Research Technician II with a Bachelor’s degree in the biological and chemical sciences or a related scientific discipline will participate in translational neonatal neuroscience research projects under the direction of Drs. Joe Vithayathil ( ) and Danielle Barber ( ) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Drs. Vithayathil and Barber are each physician-scientists studying a mouse model of perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE affects ~2 in 1000 live births and has lasting consequences for the survivors. Dr. Vithayathil studies iron metabolism and oxidative stress in this model, and Dr. Barber studies sex differences in the brain immune response in this model.We are seeking a Research Technician to support the mission of these projects with a minimum 2-year commitment. The role will include mouse husbandry, assisting with mouse surgery, mouse behavior, and laboratory skills including mouse brain sectioning, mounting, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and image analysis. The role will be shared 50-50 between Drs. Vithayathil and Barber, who have an outstanding track record of working collaboratively.The ideal candidate has experience working with rodents and/or in a bench laboratory setting. Additionally they are curious, hard-working, have positive communication skills, are detail-oriented and well-organized. Previous experience working with mice and/or in a basic neuroscience laboratory is highly desired. Experience is a plus but not necessary; training will be provided.What you will do
Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or other designee
Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment
May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipment
May coordinate schedules of tests and 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
Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed
Conducts literary searches as directed
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required
Associate's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Experience Qualifications
At least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Intermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysis
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills
Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
Solid analytical skills
Experience with Mouse husbandry
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 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.|
