"Research Specialist A/B"

Job Description Summary

The Vahedi Lab at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist A or B to join our multidisciplinary team. Our lab integrates cutting-edge experimental and computational approaches to uncover the molecular mechanisms that govern cell fate determination in the immune system. More about our research can be found at http://vahedilab.com/. The Research Specialist will contribute to all aspects of ongoing projects, with responsibilities including day-to-day laboratory operations, purchasing/ordering, and processing human pancreas tissue for the Human Pancreas Analysis Program (HPAP). Additional duties include maintaining cell lines, performing primary cell culture, flow cytometry staining, and managing a small mouse colony in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. This position offers opportunities for independent research projects, as well as training in next-generation sequencing and computational biology.

Research Specialist B: Will undertake the duties outlined for the A level and also will work on research projects utilizing RNA/DNA FISH and/or next-generation sequencing (NGS) experiments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lab management/purchasing and ordering
• Maintaining mouse colony
• Tissue processing for the Human Pancreas Analysis Program
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:
RS-A - Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
RS-B - Bachelor of Science required Masters preferred and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$44,500.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Biomedical-Research-Building-2---3rd-Floor/Research-Specialist-A-B_JR00111111-1