"Research Specialist B"

Job Description Summary

The person who fills this position will produce in vitro transcribed RNA and use this RNA in experiments exploring novel RNA-based vaccines and therapeutic applications. The candidate will:

• Produce mRNA by in vitro transcription, perform mRNA quality control tests
• Work with mammalian cell culture and will be using molecular biology techniques to engineer mouse cell lines
• Will be using molecular biology techniques for quality control and validation of mouse cell engineering
• Maintain mouse colonies and implement models of breast cancer
• Immunize and assess treatments in mice, including performing injections, tissue harvesting, blood collection
• Perform immunologic analysis using methods such as flow cytometry, ELISAs
• Analyze and interpret results, troubleshoot experiments

*Position is contingent upon funding*

Job Responsibilities

• Small animal work (immunizations, assistance in in vivo experiments, colony maintenance).
• Production and evaluation of in vitro transcribed RNA.
• Molecular biology (gel electrophoresis, western blot, PCR, ELISA, etc) and cell culture.
• Data management and presentations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

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

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman 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.

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