Research Specialist D

Research Specialist D

Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist will be involved in planning, conducting and analyzing experiments aimed to evaluate the antiviral activity of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 and understand the immune response to viruses. Research specialist will perform experiments related to the analyses of infection and immunity. These studies involve tissue and cell processing, and molecular biology techniques such as: qPCR, cytokine profiling, and RNAseq sample preparation. Research Specialist will carry out experiments independently or under the supervision of the lab PI.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Specialist will be involved in planning, conducting and analyzing experiments aimed to evaluate the antiviral activity of drugs against SARS-CoV-2 and understand the immune response to viruses. Research specialist will perform experiments related to the analyses of infection and immunity. These studies involve tissue and cell processing, and molecular biology techniques such as: qPCR, cytokine profiling, and RNAseq sample preparation. Research Specialist will carry out experiments independently or under the supervision of the lab PI.

Qualifications

Master's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience in research, clinical study, project and people management or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $76,973.25 Annual Rate

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