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Research Technician
Laboratory of Neeraj Lal
MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER
The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a world-renowned non-profit research institute and a global leader dedicated to advancing knowledge about the senses of taste, smell, and related senses and translating its discoveries into real-world advances in policy, practice, and behavior. Monell is located in the heart of the vibrant educational and life sciences hub of Philadelphia. The Lal/Le lab is seeking a Research Technician
The scientist in this role will work with a dynamic project team to execute psychophysical/sensory experiments toward improving the palatability of important medications to facilitate compliance with prescribed treatment regimens. Specific responsibilities include maintaining stocks and purchasing research supplies, recruiting and scheduling human research participants, preparing samples for tasting, executing psychophysical tests following specified protocols, record keeping/data entry, and communicating results to the project team.
Job Title: Research Technician
Position Summary:
Lal Lab at Monell Chemical Senses Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support research projects focused on hibernation biology. The position will involve hands-on work with mammalian cell culture, animal studies, and data analysis.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field
- Experience with coding, including R and Python
- Analysis of large datasets
- Cell culture or animal handling
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Full-Time or Part- Time
About Monell Chemical Senses Center
Monell is an internationally recognized research institute dedicated to advancing knowledge of taste, smell, and chemesthesis. Our collaborative environment supports innovation and professional growth, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant scientific community.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Please follow the link to apply.
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