Research Technician III
We are seeking a Research Technician for our client who specializes in breakthrough medicines in Philadelphia, PA. The Research Technician will perform immunoassays and hematology, coagulation, and chemistry testing on biospecimens on various platforms. The incumbent will help to develop and implement SOPs, quality control procedures, cost-recovery processes, and expansion of services. The incumbent will be responsible for helping to provide technical and operational guidance for the day-to-day operations of the TCL.
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Shift: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Pay: $22-$24.39 per hour
Type: 6-month contract-to-hire
Job Responsibilities
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- Independently performs advanced, complex laboratory service procedures on biomedical samples
- Formulates and performs lab services, analyzes and organizes results, and provides reports to clients
- Helps to trains and mentor Jr. and new staff members
- Assists in determining work assignments, schedules, and laboratory priorities
- Assists in troubleshooting ongoing services
- Assist in protocol/method development
- Prepares laboratory reagents, monitors and maintains laboratory inventory and instruments
- Evaluates new methods, techniques or equipment and makes recommendations to the director and laboratory manager
- Assists in the research and development of new service assays, and validation and implementation as a routine protocol.
- Serves as a technical resource throughout organization and professional community
- Presents & discusses work at weekly lab meetings
Education
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- Bachelor’s degree in biology or related scientific discipline.
Required Skills
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- Minimum 2 years relevant laboratory experience
- Experience running immunoassays preferred
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- Experience running automated testing (e.g., blood chemistry, hematology assays) preferred.