Apply now Job no: 501015
Work type: Part-Time
Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems

Job Summary

A laboratory technician position is available in the Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine Laboratory in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems of Drexel University.

The researcher will work as a team with a postdoctoral scientist on a highly collaborative and translational project to optimize and validate a novel prognostic biomarker of wound healing using lab-prepared samples and clinical samples collected from patients with chronic diabetic foot ulcers as part of an ongoing national clinical trial. The optimized biomarkers would allow the identification of individuals who are not likely to heal their ulcer when treated with the standard of care, for use in the personalization of treatment and/or the refinement of entry criteria for clinical trials of new treatments.

Essential Functions

3D cell culture, total RNA extraction and measurement, quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRTPCR), statistical analysis of results.

Assist with general lab maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree, Biomedical Engineering, Biosciences, or a related field

Zero Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cell culture, gene expression analysis, statistical analysis

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Typically standing, walking

 Job Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a temporary, part-time non-exempt position, paid on a bi-weekly basis, and is not qualified for benefits.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: May 19 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Jun 18 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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