Research Technician II- Forti Lab

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A Brief Overview

This entry-level research technical role participates in a planned research projects by performing research protocols, experimental procedures and other laboratory tasks under direct supervision. May occasionally exercise minimal discretion and judgment in execution and interpretation of experiments, and of data derived.

Dr. Forti Lab at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Research Institute is recruiting a Research Technician to support development and preclinical validation of non-invasive optical technologies for monitoring brain physiology after traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The technician will work closely with Dr. Forti, postdoctoral fellows, students, and collaborators on an NIH-funded project using advanced diffuse optical technologies to measure cerebral blood flow, oxygenation, metabolism, and tissue water in a translational animal model of pediatric TBI. This position is well suited for an individual interested in gaining hands-on experience in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, medical-device development, and translational research.

What you will do

• Assist with optical measurements during in vivo large-animal experiments.
• Prepare, operate, and troubleshoot optical instrumentation and experimental equipment.
• Support instrument characterization, calibration, and validation using tissue-simulating optical phantoms.
• Record experimental procedures and results and maintain organized laboratory and study documentation.
• Assist with preliminary data processing and preparation of figures and experimental summaries.
• Maintain research equipment, supplies, and laboratory workspaces.
• Contribute to development and documentation of standard operating procedures and experimental protocols.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, seminars, and other research activities.
• 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
• Depending on experience and interest, the technician may also contribute to optical instrumentation development, scientific programming and data analysis, and preparation of conference abstracts and scientific publications.
• 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
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