Job Description

The Monell Chemical Senses Center, with more than forty Ph.D. and M.D.-level scientists, is the world’s leading nonprofit scientific institute devoted to basic research on the chemical senses: taste, smell, and sensory nutrition. Research at Monell contributes to basic scientific knowledge and translational, clinical treatment. The Center is located in the University City area of Philadelphia. For more information on Monell please visit our website at www.monell.org

The Breslin laboratory at the Monell Chemical Senses Center is seeking a full-time Research Technician to help conduct human taste research.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Preparation of taste stimuli
• Recruitment of human subjects
• Writing experimental protocols and methods
• Testing of human subjects in accordance with NIH guidelines and using appropriate controls for experiments
• Data entry, management, graphing, and analyses

Monell offers competitive and comprehensive benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 403b matching retirement, etc.

Monell provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates or employees in any aspect of employment, any personnel practice, or in any term or condition of employment without regard to a person’s age, gender, pregnancy, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, current or former membership or service obligations in the U.S. Armed Forces, or any other protected characteristic. Discriminatory practices are specifically prohibited by various federal, state and local laws.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (psychology, biology or related science). Prior laboratory experience is valued.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to keep accurate records of the research performed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and software including MS Office.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise in the laboratory, collaborate with research investigators when erroneous or unexpected results occur.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented individual capable of working as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Preferred experience includes human subject testing and analyses of data

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following documents to : https://apply.interfolio.com/107954

• A Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications in the position.
• A resume
• The contact information of three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Monell Chemical Senses Center shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.