Research Assistant Entry - Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Shared Resource Facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the ‘human immune monitoring’ side of the Flow Cytometry and Human Immune Monitoring Shared Resource Lab.  This position requires technical expertise in immune assays and laboratory management skills.

Lab Management:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Manage and order lab supplies
• Maintain accurate records of lab activities, experimental protocols, and equipment maintenance.

Technical Support and Expertise:

• Process human specimens; blood, saliva, urine, etc.
• Perform basic immunological assays, including flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, and Nanostring GeoMX Digital Spatial Profiling

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment within the Flow Cytometry and Human Immune Monitoring Shared Resource Lab, promoting knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Collaborate with other shared resource lab managers and core facility directors to optimize resource utilization and promote cross-disciplinary research.
• Communicate effectively with clinical coordinators, scientists and lab members providing updates and progress reports.

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Qualifications:

• A B.S. degree in a biological science.  Experience in an immunology or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience in laboratory management.
• Technical expertise in a wide range of immunological techniques, such as flow cytometry, ELISA, Luminex, PCR.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in a laboratory setting.
• Organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

About Jefferson  

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.