"Research Specialist A/B (Department of Cancer Biology)"

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. The Carman Li laboratory in the Department of Cancer Biology is hiring a Research Specialist A/B. The lab studies unexplored mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities of hereditary cancers, particularly BRCA1/2 breast cancers, using advanced methodologies such as genetically engineered mouse models, organoid cultures, patient samples, and single-cell omics.

Responsibilities include assisting lab operations (e.g., ordering, inventory, organization, and maintenance of equipment and reagents), contributing to research projects (e.g., mouse work, 2D cell and 3D organoid cultures, molecular analyses), and for RS-B, training lab members. The position is contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications: For RS-A, a Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience; for RS-B, 1 to 3 years of experience. Required skills include experience in mouse models, cell/organoid culture, or lab management, along with motivation, organizational skills, and attention to detail.