Research Specialist - Bioengineering - Penn Engineering

Research Specialist - Bioengineering - Penn Engineering

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 - Bioengineering - Penn Engineering

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist will provide high-level administrative and research support. Administrative duties will include managing purchase approvals; ordering and maintaining inventories of lab and office supplies; maintaining stocks of commonly used reagents; maintaining lab safety, including providing regular updates to the lab safety protocols; monitoring equipment and communicating with equipment representatives regarding service and warranties; communicating with and shipping materials to collaborators; managing and overseeing the execution of lab jobs. Research duties will entail assisting in cloning; bacterial, yeast, and mammalian cell culture; protein purification; mouse husbandry and surgery. Candidate must be comfortable in handling mice and be self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision. In addition to performing the tasks listed above, the candidate is highly encouraged to drive a research project forward which will entail planning and troubleshooting experiments as well as collecting, analyzing, and presenting data. This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Administrative: managing purchase approvals; ordering and maintaining inventories of lab and office supplies; maintaining stocks of commonly used reagents; maintaining lab safety, including providing regular updates to the lab safety protocols; monitoring equipment and communicating with equipment representatives regarding service and warranties; communicating with and shipping materials to collaborators; managing and overseeing the execution of lab jobs

Research: assisting in cloning; bacterial, yeast, and mammalian cell culture; protein purification; mouse husbandry and surgery.

Complete an independent research project

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently; excellent time-management and organization skills; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$44,500.00 - $52,000.00 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.