What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technologist position at Nemours?
Job Description
The Research Technologist (part-time, 20 hours/week) will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator. Performs some assignments independently as discussed and approved by PI and/or senior laboratory staff. Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of laboratory goals, grant commitments, i.e., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and monitors supplies. Performs basic safety functions in the lab, including testing of equipment. Performs basic data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Participates in research laboratory meetings. May be required to perform experiments during certain weekend days or after hours.
Primary Responsibilities
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
The Research Technologist (part-time, 20 hours/week) will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager/Principal Investigator. Performs some assignments independently as discussed and approved by PI and/or senior laboratory staff. Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of laboratory goals, grant commitments, i.e., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and monitors supplies. Performs basic safety functions in the lab, including testing of equipment. Performs basic data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Participates in research laboratory meetings. May be required to perform experiments during certain weekend days or after hours.
Primary Responsibilities
- Carry out simple laboratory tests/cultures and research experiments.
- Gather measurements and records data under close supervision.
- Performs lab processes, protocols and functions independently as assigned.
- Support research operations by cleaning and maintaining equipment. Understands and is knowledgeable of Nemours safety policies, procedures and performs basic safety functions.
- Understand and demonstrates safe use and operation of lab equipment
- Associate Degree in science related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 2 years significant laboratory experience preferred
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
