"Innovative Care Research Specialist A/B"

Innovative Care Research Specialist A/B

Job Profile Title: Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The Innovative Care Research Specialist is a translational role that serves as a bridge between clinical and lab-based research within the Department of Neurology's Division of Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. The role involves engagement in both patient-facing research activities and in the processing and management of biological research samples for bio-banking in a lab setting. The purpose of this position is to liaise between the clinical and lab research teams, identifying potential candidates for research participation, conducting research visits, and ensuring the seamless flow of biological sample acquisition, data, and communications across translational research collaborations. Research generated from the samples and data collected and processed will form the basis of future investigations into designing and implementing the mechanism of action and biological proof-of-principal of emerging therapies, and development of clinically meaningful bio-markers as part of advancing precision medicine in autoimmune and CNS-inflammatory diseases.

Job Description

The prospective candidate will engage in both patient-facing research activities and in the processing and management of biological research samples for bio-banking in a lab setting. The candidate will function as a liaison between the clinical and lab research teams, identifying potential candidates for research participation, conducting research visits, and ensuring the seamless flow of biological sample acquisition, data, and communications across translational research collaborations.

Innovative Care Research Specialist A: This is an onsite, patient-facing and wet lab-based role. The ICRS A will screen and recruit research participants and will conduct research visits. The ICRS A will process and store human bio-samples (including blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and lymphatic fluid) as well as utilize flow-cytometric and other cell-based assays. In addition, the candidate will be expected to assist other members of the lab in maintaining equipment and managing orders.

Innovative Care Research Specialist B: In addition to the above responsibilities, the ICRS B will perform single-cell genomics assays and analyze the results of these assays utilizing the R or Python coding languages. The ICRS B will also be responsible for training new staff and study personnel on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and analytical skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate multi-layered systems and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and problem-solving skills, and to effectively communicate with personnel from a variety of levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong PC skills using a range of software programs including Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe.

RS-A: Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Availability to work non-traditional hours on an as-needed basis is required.

RS-B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience in clinical research required. Prior wet lab experience is required. Experience with data analysis utilizing R or Python coding languages is required. Candidates should possess the ability to delegate work among team members and lead in training activities of new staff. Availability to work non-traditional hours on an as-needed basis is required.

The position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Perelman School of Medicine