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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Under supervision, this individual will be part of the Human Pancreas Analysis Program (HPAP) to provide support to projects focusing on profiling molecular changes that occur in the human endocrine pancreas in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. He/she will perform experiments including tissue culture, FACS, next generation sequencing library preps, spatial transcriptomics and single cell genomics for the analysis of changes in these disease tissues. This individual will work very closely with senior members of the group to accomplish these tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Single cell genomics (scRNA, snATAC)
- Next generation sequencing library preps
- Tissue Culture work
- FACS sort
- Spatial Transcriptomics
- 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.
**position is contingent upon funding**
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$45,278.00 - $50,000.00 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.
