"Research Specialist A/B"

Research Specialist A/B

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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A/B

Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

Research Specialist A: Under general supervision in the Hart lab in the Dept of Genetics, perform a variety of genetic, molecular, computational, and microscopic techniques to analyze behavioral and neuronal changes in C. elegans using a specialized microscopy, imaging platforms and computer vision analyses. Also assist with lab organization by maintaining lab stocks, keeping records, and maintaining lab instruments. Other duties as assigned.

The Research Specialist B position will undertake the duties outlined for the Research Specialist A position, with the additional expectation that the candidate will work independently to develop novel methods and techniques, in addition to undertaking established methods and techniques. This position would also have the added expectation of performing some methods/techniques/data analysis independently, and have a background including more experience, specifically with skills necessary to do data analysis and compilation using appropriate software.

Job Responsibilities

Research Specialist A (RSA)

• Setup and perform behavioral experiments using C. elegans
• Maintain stocks, reagents, records, and equipment required for the above experiments
• Analyze behavioral imaging data using software programs (matlab, prism, R)
• Maintain stocks of C. elegans, keep strain records
• Attend lab meetings, scientific talks, etc. to learn relevant biology and techniques
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Research Specialist B (RSB)

• Setup, perform, and design new behavioral experiments using C. elegans
• Maintain stocks, reagents, records, and equipment required for the above experiments
• Analyze behavioral imaging data using software programs (matlab, prism, R)
• Maintain stocks of C. elegans, keep strain records
• Mentor and train other members of the lab
• Attend lab meetings, scientific talks, etc. to learn relevant biology and techniques
• Contribute to writing and presentation of research projects
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

RSA
A Bachelor's Degree is required and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with C. elegans, behavior, imaging, or Matlab preferred.

RSB
A Bachelor's Degree is required and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with C. elegans, behavior, imaging, or Matlab preferred.

Job Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$44,500.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate

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.
**Position is contingent upon funding**

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child.

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