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A Brief Overview
The Research Technician II with a Bachelor's degree in the biological and chemical sciences or a related scientific discipline will participate in translational neonatal neuroscience research projects under the direction of Drs. Joe Vithayathil () and Danielle Barber () at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Drs. Vithayathil and Barber are each physician-scientists studying a mouse model of perinatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). HIE affects ~2 in 1000 live births and has lasting consequences for the survivors. Dr. Vithayathil studies iron metabolism and oxidative stress in this model, and Dr. Barber studies sex differences in the brain immune response in this model.
We are seeking a Research Technician to support the mission of these projects with a minimum 2-year commitment. The role will include mouse husbandry, assisting with mouse surgery, mouse behavior, and laboratory skills including mouse brain sectioning, mounting, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and image analysis. The role will be shared 50-50 between Drs. Vithayathil and Barber, who have an outstanding track record of working collaboratively.
The ideal candidate has experience working with rodents and/or in a bench laboratory setting. Additionally they are curious, hard-working, have positive communication skills, are detail-oriented and well-organized. Previous experience working with mice and/or in a basic neuroscience laboratory is highly desired. Experience is a plus but not necessary; training will be provided.
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Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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