Research Laboratory Technician, Penn Dental Medicine - Kang Lab

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Posted Job Title

Research Laboratory Technician, Penn Dental Medicine - Kang Lab

Job Profile Title

Technician, Research Laboratory A

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.

At Penn Dental Medicine, our students are among the nation’s best, and they are matched in quality by the high level of instruction and research among our faculty. Our research encompasses all the basic and clinical sciences, and Penn’s emphasis on interdisciplinary scholarship encourages collaborations across disciplines. Our clinical care brings the latest techniques and technologies to patients within our teaching clinics and faculty practice.

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

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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.