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　　A Brief OverviewWe are seeking a scientist to fill the position of Research Technician II in the laboratory of Dr. Robert O. Heuckeroth at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Our goal is to find new ways to diagnose, treat and cure people with intestinal motility disorders. We focus on enteric nervous system and intestinal smooth muscle biology, but many cell types, nutrients, and microbes impact bowel motility so studies cover diverse topics.

　　To pursue this work we use mouse models, human tissues and cells, stem cells, primary culture, biochemical methods, imaging, RNAseq, gut microbiome and metabolome data, coupled to human genetics and clinical information. We value rigorous quantitative work, innovation, and routinely pursue collaborative studies to take advantage of diverse skills needed to understand bowel motility. Our multidisciplinary team includes basic scientists and clinical GI motility experts at the Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility as part of a newly established Frontier Program at CHOP.

　　What you will doPerforms routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or other designeePerforms research procedures on experimental samples as directedRecords and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracyPerforms calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooksPerforms tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipmentMay assist with planning specific research protocols and proceduresMaintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)Assists in care and maintenance of lab equipmentMay coordinate schedules of tests and proceduresAttends courses, seminars, and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniquesRecords results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized mannerCompiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directedConducts literary searches as directedEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED RequiredAssociate's Degree PreferredBachelor's Degree PreferredExperience QualificationsAt least one (1) year of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience RequiredAt least two (2) years of related classroom experience or successful completion of a technical training program (eg. Wistar, WPSI) and research laboratory experience PreferredSkills and AbilitiesIntermediate understanding of lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.Basic exposure to lab specific experiments / techniques and scientific analysisExcellent verbal and writt n communications skillsExcellent organizational skillsSolid critical thinking / problem-solving skillsSolid analytical skills

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