"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 cancer 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 Description

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