"Research Specialist A (Department of Cancer Biology)"

Job Description Summary

Conducts biological experiments to meet research project objectives and assist with general lab operation, with close supervision. Daily management of laboratory tools, documentation and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables.

Job Description

The Cancer Biology laboratory led by Dr. Chengcheng Jin at the University of Pennsylvania is searching for a motivated, highly organized individual to assist in experimental animal model systems to study tumor immunology. Applicants should have a good working knowledge of biology, have excellent organization skills, detail-oriented and responsible. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge and experience with cutting edge technologies in immunology and cancer biology. Qualified individuals will be expected to contribute via maintaining a mouse colony, experimental assistance to ongoing research projects, harvesting tissue and performing flow cytometry, collecting and recording data, and providing lab organization assistance under the supervision of the PI in the laboratory.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry
• PCR-based genotyping
• Assist with mouse experiment and flow cytometry
• DNA/RNA isolation and analysis with qPCR
• Help in the general operation of the lab, including: ordering, receiving items, and maintaining lab inventories, making common buffers
• Opportunities to participate in research projects (collect, analyze and interpret data, and present data at group meetings, optional)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

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

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine