Hiring: Research Lab Specialist I Company: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:36:17 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Required Skills: •Maintain, propagate, and QC check human embryonic stem cell and induced pluripotent stem cell lines. •Modify lines the select for stable integrants of fluorescent reporters for synaptic imaging. •Help design and perform assays to study various mutational and environmental influences on microglial function, including in mixed differentiations with human neurons and astrocytes and including xenotransplantations into genetically modified mice. •Support transcriptomic and genomics studies, including RNA-sequencing sample preparation, data organization, and coordination with genomics and bioinformatics cores. •Analyze results, troubleshoot experiments, prepare figures and presentations, and contribute to manuscripts. •Partner cross-functionally with researchers working in neuronal differentiations, the CHOP Omics Initiative, institutional core facilities, and other project partners while supporting general laboratory operations and student training. •Performs lab tests which require the analysis of results and interpretation of methods •Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree Required •At least three (3) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Required •At least five (5) years of directly relevant post grad scientific lab experience Preferred •Advanced knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software •Excellent verbal and written communications skills Compensation: •$58,300 - $72,900 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!