"Research Specialist A"

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

The candidate will be required to perform research experiments using biochemistry, molecular biology and tissues culture techniques. The candidate will also conduct in vivo experiments, perform minor surgical procedures on animals, and harvest tissues for various assays. Other necessary skills include the ability to document results, process and report data, order lab supplies and manage overall lab operating procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Place orders, manage lab inventory
• Perform tissue culture, maintain cell lines
• Perform surgical procedures on animals including necropsies
• Under mentorship of the PI, plan and conduct experiments. Ensure accurate and detailed documentation of experimental design, results and interpretation.
• Oversee animal genotyping and mouse husbandry
• Perform basic flow cytometry experiments
• Perform routine lab procedures- Elisa, PCR, Western blotting
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$44,500.00 - $50,000.00 Annual Rate