Nemours Children's Health·Wilmington, Delaware
The Senior Research Technologist leads and independently performs experiments, assays, and animal studies to support laboratory goals. They are responsible for analyzing experimental data and contributing to the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant applications.
The Senior Research Technologist leads, oversees, and independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of laboratory goals and grant commitments (e.g., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, equipment planning and ordering, etc.).
Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting.
Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes experimental data that is used for presentations at local, regional, national and international meetings, as well as manuscripts and grant applications.
Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes/errors, and suggests modifications.
Is directly involved in the preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or in the preparation of grant applications of interest to the laboratory.
May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows, and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques.
Performs advanced safety functions in the laboratory.
Ensures viability of materials, reagents, and specimens.
Participates and presents at research laboratory meetings.
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org [https://www.nemours.org].
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's Degree. The role demands advanced laboratory technical skills and the ability to oversee the training of residents and fellows.
Market context
Senior Research Technologist roles in Delaware are typically driven by hospitals, academic medical centers, and research programs that need experienced lab staff who can support complex workflows and train residents and fellows. Competition often centers on advanced laboratory technical skills, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated ability to guide others in a clinical or research setting. Before applying, compare the posting’s training expectations and lab methods to your background; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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