"Research Laboratory Technician, Penn Dental Medicine - Kang Lab"

Job Description Summary

PENN DENTAL MEDICINE seeks a skilled laboratory technician to assist senior level researchers on various supervised research projects within the lab; including, but not limited to: lab preparation, data collection, animal husbandry, and lab supply inventory management.

Job Description

The Ko laboratory at Penn Dental Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated and inquisitive individual for an entry-level laboratory position. A list of published studies from the laboratory can be found in the link below:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/kang.ko.1/bibliography/public/

The RESEARCH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN will be responsible for:

• Assist in carrying out experiments on various supervised research projects within the lab.
• Assist with techniques in animal husbandry, histology and molecular and cellular biology carrying out routine tasks such as lab/experiment preparation.
• Gather data from experiments, complete data entry and analyze data in collaboration with senior level researchers - with the intent of presenting research results in laboratory meetings.
• Monitors and manages inventory placing supply orders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community.

Qualifications

HS Degree required/Bachelor's Degree preferred; with 0-1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

Office, library, computer room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices; Some weekend work may be required to assist with animal husbandry.

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range

$15.38 - $18.00 Hourly Rate