Laboratory Services Assistant B, Penn Chemistry

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

Candidate will serve as "the hands" of a second-year PhD Physical Chemistry student in a wheelchair in a research laboratory. The position would require the Research Specialist to be in a Chemistry lab frequently.

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at Penn is a department of ideas and scholars, where the community of faculty, post-doctoral fellows, students, and staff collaborate in exploring new frontiers in the chemical and molecular sciences.

Penn Chemistry is housed in a complex of buildings providing classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, analytical instrumentation, library services, and support operations. The Chemistry Complex is located within the heart of the Penn campus, and Penn Chemistry is central to many multidisciplinary research efforts on campus, both geographically and scientifically.

Job Responsibilities:

• Candidate will serve as "the hands" of a second-year PhD Physical Chemistry student in a wheelchair in a research laboratory. The position would require the Research Specialist to be in a Chemistry lab frequently. Successful completion of EHRS safety training is required.
• The Research Specialist will need to take detailed notes on experiments performed by the graduate student and assist with all aspects of research, as led and detailed by the graduate student and her Principal Investigator. Successful candidates will display a willingness to learn specific safety and research protocols and ensure that they are followed at all times.
• It is expected that the Research Specialist may need to accompany the student during travel to conferences and national laboratories to assist in performing research and taking notes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

A High School Degree and 1-2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and 0-1 years of experience is preferred. The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet demanding deadlines is required. Candidate should be comfortable working closely with a hypoallergenic service dog. Ability to write and take notes involving mathematical formula and graphs is also required.