Research Technician

Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for a Research Technician!

Salary Grade: V13

Salary Range: $26.31/hour
A variety of important factors ae reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the PI, the Research Technician will work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study cell cycle regulation in mammalian normal and cancer cells. Primarily, the laboratory technician will perform experiments using procedures such as basic cell culture, cell culture manipulations, transfections and/or viral transductions, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunoprecipitations, western blots, affinity protein purification, PCR, DNA cloning. The Research Technician will work with human and animal cell lines and primary cells.

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:
* 3 years of related laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelors’ degree in a Life Sciences or Medical-related field

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, western blots, basic microscopy.
* Demonstrated ability to operate standard and complex laboratory equipment
* Demonstrated ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment with human cell lines
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team

Essential Duties:
* Conduct various measurements and limited analysis consistent with research protocols
* Record, comply, and organize data according to methods and procedures established in the experimental design
* Operate and maintain moderately complex laboratory equipment
* Check equipment for malfunctions and may perform minor repairs
* Prepare solutions and reagents
* Place research media in flasks, petri dishes or other containers
* Prepare and sterilize media for laboratory use
* Receive and stock incoming supplies
* Distribute, maintain, and stock chemicals in storage and lab areas, organize and maintain plasmid and cell line stocks. Order supplies as directed
* Perform lab maintenance and organization.
* Performs other duties as assigned

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for a Research Technician!

Salary Grade: V13

Salary Range: $26.31/hour
A variety of important factors ae reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the PI, the Research Technician will work in an active research laboratory setting with state-of-the-art facilities to study cell cycle regulation in mammalian normal and cancer cells. Primarily, the laboratory technician will perform experiments using procedures such as basic cell culture, cell culture manipulations, transfections and/or viral transductions, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunoprecipitations, western blots, affinity protein purification, PCR, DNA cloning. The Research Technician will work with human and animal cell lines and primary cells.

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:
* 3 years of related laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelors’ degree in a Life Sciences or Medical-related field

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Laboratory experience in mammalian cell culture, western blots, basic microscopy.
* Demonstrated ability to operate standard and complex laboratory equipment
* Demonstrated ability to work in a Biosafety Level 2 environment with human cell lines
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to work as part of a team

Essential Duties:
* Conduct various measurements and limited analysis consistent with research protocols
* Record, comply, and organize data according to methods and procedures established in the experimental design
* Operate and maintain moderately complex laboratory equipment
* Check equipment for malfunctions and may perform minor repairs
* Prepare solutions and reagents
* Place research media in flasks, petri dishes or other containers
* Prepare and sterilize media for laboratory use
* Receive and stock incoming supplies
* Distribute, maintain, and stock chemicals in storage and lab areas, organize and maintain plasmid and cell line stocks. Order supplies as directed
* Perform lab maintenance and organization.
* Performs other duties as assigned

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.