"Research Specialist A/B"

Job Description Summary

The Tissue Immunity and Immune Priming Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Specialist to support ongoing research projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in day-to-day laboratory operations, experimental execution, and data management, working closely with the Principal Investigator and other lab members.

Job Responsibilities

1. Research and Experimental Support. This includes:
   • Performing laboratory experiments following established protocols and assisting in the development, optimization, and documentation of experiment methods
   • Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data
2. Laboratory Operations. This includes:
   • Preparation of reagents, buffers, and solutions for use by other lab members
   • Maintenance of laboratory equipment; coordinate routine maintenance and troubleshooting
   • Management of inventory of lab supplies. As a new lab, this will include ordering a large number of materials for setting up a newly established laboratory
3. Collaboration and Communication. This includes:
   • Work closely with the PI, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other lab members
   • Participate in lab meetings and contribute to discussions of experimental results and the critical analysis of results
   • Assist with training of new lab members or students as appropriate
   • Assist with data organization for publications, presentations, or grant submission and reports.
4. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Please submit a cover letter with your resume.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field and prior coursework in Immunology
• Prior laboratory and research experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with laboratory animals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory techniques such as animal handling, molecular biology, cell culture, microscopy, genotyping etc.
• Familiarity with computational analysis
• Familiarity with data working with Prism, JMP and/or other statistical tools
• Interest in pursuing a long-term role or advanced training in research

Research Specialist A

Bachelor of Science in STEM field and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Research Specialist B

Bachelor of Science in STEM field and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$44,500.00 - $50,000.00 Annual Rate