"Research Specialist D"

Job Description Summary

As a Research Specialist, conduct research experiments investigating the functioning of protein ion channels involved in cell signaling and human disease using biophysical and electrophysiological techniques.

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform electrophysiology experiments using patch clamp single-channel recording and other biophysical techniques.
2. Analyze electrophysiological recordings, including statistical analyses of the data using both custom-written and third-party software including IgorPro and Qub.
3. Design and trouble-shoot electrophysiological and biophysical experiments.
4. Maintain and expand cultures of mammalian and chicken cell lines.
5. Perform routine inspection of the laboratory, maintain accurate logs, write lab reports.
6. Input computer data, organize and maintain computer data records.
7. Generate graphs and diagrams of publishable quality.
8. Contribute to preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports.
9. Monitor, maintain and organize reagents and laboratory supplies inventories to ensure adequate supplies for experiments; order supplies when necessary.
10. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree (in Physiology, biophysics, or related field) and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• PhD Preferred

This position is contingent upon continued funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $89,106.16 Annual Rate

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