Research Technologist

Nemours is seeking a Research Technologist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.

The Research Technologist will work under supervision of Cell Science Core Manager/Director.

Performs some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Core Manager/Director.

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of Core customers' research projects, i.e., cell-based and molecular assays, cell/tissue culture, etc.

Collects, enters, analyzes and summarizes data.

Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications.

Assists in the QC and maintenance of Core equipment and monitors supplies.

Assists with organization, maintenance and operations in the core including ordering and receiving laboratory reagents, invoicing and billing customers in iLabs.

Performs basic safety functions in the lab.

Performs basic data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.

Interfaces with Core customers for sample collection and analysis.

Participates in research laboratory meetings.

May be required to perform experiments during certain weekend days or after hours.

Essential Functions

Carry out range of wet bench laboratory tests/cultures and research experiments.

Data analysis and the production of written reports, participation in team meetings at which the work will be discussed and planned.

Performs lab processes, protocols and functions independently as assigned.

Interaction with customer laboratories for sample pickup, processing, analysis, accurate data reporting and troubleshooting.

Organization, maintenance and operations in the Core including ordering and receiving laboratory reagents, invoicing and billing customers in iLabs.

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.

Engage in and actively follows the five Nemours Associate Core Competencies - Cultural Stewardship; Relationship Management; Commitment to Improvement and Quality; Effective Communication and Champions Change.

Complete annual Nemours mandatory training as assigned.

Perform additional miscellaneous lab duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by associate's supervisor.

Requirements

Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

2 years significant laboratory experience preferred

About Us

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 a...