Research Technician III

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A Brief Overview

This role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols with minimal direction and guidance from the principal investigator, program director or senior scientists. May exercise moderate discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.

The Research Technician III will work in the Roizen Lab under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Roizen.  Dr. Roizen is a clinician scientist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia within the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes.  His clinical interests include metabolic bone diseases with a focus on vitamin D metabolism, hyperparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism as well as obesity, type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes.

This role participates in planned research projects by performing research protocols with minimal direction and guidance from the principal investigator.  May exercise moderate discretion and judgment in the execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.

What you will do

• Performs research procedures on experimental samples with minimal supervision
• Formulates and performs complex lab experiments and analyzes/ reports the data
• Performs tasks that require knowledge of advanced techniques and lab equipment
• Performs advanced calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
• Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures
• Assists in development & troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas
• May be required to modify scientific methods and protocols (in conjunction with PI)
• Checks others' results for completeness and accuracy
• May be responsible for training and mentoring new staff
• May assist in the preparation of grants journal articles, posters and oral presentations
• May perform routine and non-routine tests / experiments as needed
• Maintains office, lab area, reagents, supplies and equipment
• Performs routine maintenance on lab equipment
• Coordinates schedules of tests & 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
• Conducts literary searches as required
• Education Qualifications
• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Experience Qualifications
• At least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Required
• At least three (3) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience Preferred
• Skills and Abilities
• Advanced understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Intermediate proficiency with lab specific experiments / techniques.
• Intermediate scientific analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
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