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.
Posted Job Title
Research Specialist B (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist B
Job Description Summary
The Nasioudis Lab in the PSOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a newly established research laboratory dedicated to advancing translational research in gynecologic oncology, with a focus on developing innovative therapeutic strategies for gynecological malignancies.
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and detail-oriented Research Specialist to join this dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge cancer research while gaining hands-on experience in both laboratory and preclinical methodologies. The successful candidate will support a wide range of experimental work, including cell culture, organoid modeling, and mouse model studies, while also assisting in lab setup and operations.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about biomedical research, thrive in collaborative environments, and are eager to expand their technical and scientific skillsets.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Design new experiments and contribute to research publications and presentations
- Maintain and passage human cell cultures
- Generate, passage, store, and treat patient-derived organoid models
- Assist in the management of a mouse colony, including care, drug administration via oral gavage, and dosing schedules
- Support surgical procedures to develop patient-derived xenografts (PDX)
- Measure tumor size in mice using palpation and ultrasound
- Perform necropsy and bio-bank tissue samples
- Assist with processing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples
- Participate in lab management, including ordering, organizing, and maintaining reagents, equipment, and protocols
- Provide scientific and technical guidance for ongoing projects
- Maintain organized laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned
*Position contingent upon continued funding*
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
The ideal candidate will reflect the following experience:
- Experience working with mice in a rodent barrier facility
- Familiarity with drug administration via oral gavage and survival surgeries (preferred)
- Experience with necropsy and tissue banking (preferred)
- Experience generating and culturing patient-derived organoids (preferred)
- Proficiency in tissue culture, including human primary cells (preferred)
- Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques such as Western blotting and flow cytometry (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain accurate and organized laboratory data
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility with work hours and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / SchoolPerelman School of Medicine
Pay Range$50,000.00 - $57,335.40 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
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.
This is a Preview Listing…
You must sign in to see the full job description, and to apply.
Manage / Upgrade this job to a Full Job Listing.
Find Your Best Opportunity
Tell them AcademicJobs.com sent you!