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A Brief Overview
This role participates in a planned research projects by performing research protocols. Works independently and self-directed while providing advanced guidance and technical training to other lab staff. Possesses a specialized education in the biological or chemical sciences and is required to consistently exercise appropriate situational discretion and sound scientific judgment in execution, interpretation of experiments, and interpretation of data derived.

This is a lab specialist position in the Lab for research on Friedreich ataxia, a neurodegenerative disorder. The lab performs studies at the biochemical, cellular, animal model , and human level. The main responsibilities of the position involve animal husbandry, including breeding, genetic evaluation, tissue collection, behavioral testing and on occasion surgical procedures. There is also exposure to biochemical and cellular techniques including ELISA, western blots, tissue culture and differential centrifugation. There is opportunity for publication and exploration of other scientific avenues as well.

What you will do

• Performs lab tests which require the analysis of results and interpretation of methods
• Plans and develops specific research protocols and procedures.
• Develops & troubleshoots new techniques and ideas.
• Composes methods and sets-up protocols accurately, based on guidance provided by the PI, program director or senior scientist. Independently modifies methods and protocols when required.
• Formulates and performs complex lab experiments, analyzes data and reports outcomes
• Presents & discusses work at weekly lab meetings
• Prepares laboratory reagents and monitors and maintains inventory
• Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log books and lab notebooks
• Maintains laboratory equipment, develops safety procedures and compliance records.
• Research journals, papers and other scientific publications for pertinent information
• Prepares data for publication or presentation at national/international symposia (presentation in papers, grant applications, and conferences)
• May be called upon to present at national symposia.
• Oversees junior staff and/or laboratory workflow.
• Will perform independently various lab administrative tasks / functions.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Required
• At least seven (7) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Preferred or
• At least four (4) years of directly relevant classroom and/or post grad scientific lab experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software (Required proficiency)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (Required proficiency)
• Excellent organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills (Required proficiency)
• Excellent analytical skills (Required proficiency)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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