Senior Research Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at monell chemical senses center

Prior phlebotomy experience and relevant training or credentials.Experience with bio sample processing, cold-chain handling, specimen inventories, and shipment preparation.Experience with Epic SlicerDicer, electronic health records, Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap), or comparable research data systems.Experience in sensory science, nutrition, psychology, metabolic research, or longitudinal participant studies.

Key responsibilities

Recruitment and screening: Use institutionally approved tools, within authorized access and approved recruitment procedures, to identify potentially eligible participants. Collaborate with research teams on referrals, outreach, protocol-based screening, and enrollment; refer medical eligibility questions to designated clinical staff.Scheduling and retention: Coordinate baseline and follow-up visits, send reminders and preparation instructions, manage rescheduling, and track recruitment and visit completion. Maintain responsive, respectful communication that supports participant retention.Consent and documentation: Support informed-consent procedures and, when trained and formally delegated, obtain and document consent. Maintain screening, enrollment, visit, and study records in approved systems.Study visits: Prepare testing materials and administer standardized smell, taste, mouthfeel, appetite, and food-evaluation procedures according to study protocols. Record results accurately, monitor participant comfort, and promptly escalate concerns or protocol deviations.Bio sample collection: Collect blood samples according to approved protocols and demonstrated competency. Phlebotomy experience is preferred; candidates without this experience must complete required training and competency assessment before independently performing blood draws.Sample processing and shipment: Label, process, aliquot, store, and track samples; prepare shipments to designated laboratories; and maintain specimen inventories and processing records. Follow laboratory-specific handling, temperature, biosafety, and shipping requirements after appropriate training.Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) coordination: Arrange Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) appointments and coordinate participant preparation and timing with the responsible imaging team.Research quality and daily organization: Maintain supplies and testing readiness, follow standard operating procedures, enter and check data, protect participant confidentiality, and keep the Principal Investigator (PI) team informed of progress and emerging problems.

Employment: Full-time On-site; initial 12-month employment, renewable.

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