Job Description
Research Technician-Laboratory of Neeraj Lal Monell Chemical Senses Center - 4.5 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description Research Technician Laboratory of Neeraj Lal
MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER
The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a world-renowned non-profit research institute and a global leader dedicated to advancing knowledge about the senses of taste, smell, and related senses and translating its discoveries into real-world advances in policy, practice, and behavior. Monell is located in the heart of the vibrant educational and life sciences hub of Philadelphia. The Lal/Le lab is seeking a Research Technician The scientist in this role will work with a dynamic project team to execute psychophysical/sensory experiments toward improving the palatability of important medications to facilitate compliance with prescribed treatment regimens. Specific responsibilities include maintaining stocks and purchasing research supplies, recruiting and scheduling human research participants, preparing samples for tasting, executing psychophysical tests following specified protocols, record keeping/data entry, and communicating results to the project team. Job Title:
Research Technician Position Summary:
The Lal Lab at the Monell Chemical Senses Center is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician to support research projects focused on neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. The position will involve hands-on work with mammalian cell culture, including iPSC based cell and organoid models, with opportunities to contribute to studies integrating cellular, molecular, and imaging approaches in a collaborative research environment. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, or a related field Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with stem cell culture and/or organoid systems Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (Western blot, snRNA sequencing, data analysis) Prior experience in an academic or biomedical research laboratory Full-Time or Part- Time About Monell Chemical Senses Center Monell is an internationally recognized research institute dedicated to advancing knowledge of taste, smell, and chemesthesis. Our collaborative environment supports innovation and professional growth, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant scientific community. Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, a current CV, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please follow the link to apply. (https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d24b5e1f-d19a-4772-990f-d7a981aadfe4&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=964184⟨=en_US&source=CC2) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Monell provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
