Research Assistant Entry (Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center)

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The research assistantprovides histotechnology and consultation services to internal and external clients in various fields of biomedical/pharmaceutical research for the Translational Pathology Shared Resource Laboratory. They will routinely process samples and communicate with clients.

• Provides histotechnology and consultation services to the clients of Translational Pathology Shared Resources laboratory, which includes tissue processing, embedding, microtome sectioning, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Effectively communicates with clients in person, as well as through email and phone calls
• Performs daily maintenance of laboratory equipment and other laboratory procedures assigned by manager, according to established SOPs
• Prepares laboratory reagents, according to established protocols. Able to calculate/scale up or down dilutions

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field of study is required; Master's degree is preferred.

ASCP Histotechnician or Histotechnologist certification is preferred

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Experience:

2+ years of biochemical or related laboratory experience is required, 2+ years histotechnology experience is preferred.

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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.