RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

The word “first” is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Find out why we were ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by both Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. If you're looking to join a pediatric institution as your employer of choice, you need to look at the best in the nation.The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.The race to find better care and cures for the illnesses and diseases that strike children is never ending. Children's Hospital is home to one of the nation's largest pediatric research programs, spanning virtually every area of pediatric medicine.Clinical and laboratory research activities are conducted through the hospital's Joseph Stokes Jr. Research Institute, under whose auspices more than 150 investigators and their staffs are pursuing hundreds of active research projects at any given time. Children's Hospital ranks among the top two pediatric hospitals nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding.JOB DESCRIPTIONOversees the day-to-day operations and services of a core facility component devoted to bringing to CHOP researchers the latest technologies in light microscopy. The Research Associate II will manage and maintain the confocal imaging component of the Pathology core facility, which will provide, but not be limited to, capabilities for confocal imaging of fixed and living specimens, advanced image analysis, and assistance with experimental design, execution and interpretation. The goal of the core is to enable researchers from the entire spectrum of interests at CHOP to make use of routine and advanced imaging technologies in their research programs. Responsible for maintaining microscopes and computers, operating the microscopes on a service basis, training users and providing project-specific problem-solving on an ongoing basis. The Research Associate II will be responsible for advising investigators about the optimal strategies to achieve their research goals. In addition, he/she will be expected to communicate with the research community about available services, training opportunities, pricing structure and other core policies, and to advertise the facility and its capabilities within the research community to encourage its increased usage. These tasks require an ability to communicate effectively with researchers from different backgrounds and various levels of sophistication in imaging technology. The individual should therefore have a good grasp of biomedical research areas, in addition to expertise in microscopy methods. Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot are essential to maintain the equipment in the facility. Also required is the ability to interact effectively with representatives of equipment manufacturers, software developers etc., to address user-specific needs and to incorporate newly developed modalities into the facility as needs evolve. In consultation with the Faculty Director, Technical Director and other core personnel, the Research Associate II will be responsible for managing booking and maintaining facility usage records for billing purposes. This requires good teamwork and organizational skills.Hope Lives Here. Our organization offers total compensation packages befitting a world class institution. Apply online by visiting www.chop.edu/careers, referencing req #06-7673. EOE.If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to learn more about the many opportunities and benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes major medical, vision and dental benefits; tuition assistance; employer contribution retirement plan; work/life benefits; extensive training and staff development. And, of course, the opportunity to challenge themselves at a world-class institution.
REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in biology or related discipline, or equivalent experience.Experience with widefield and confocal microscopy.