Research Specialist A

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Research Specialist A

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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A

Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary
The Posey Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist A to join their team in a collaborative and dynamic translational research environment. This position will be responsible for generating therapeutic T cell therapies for the treatment of lymphoma in canine (dog) patients. The individual hired will perform CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing, lentiviral transduction of transgenes, and T cell expansions using GMP-like methodology. In addition, the individual will be responsible for documententing quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of the T cell products, which will be utilized to generate certificate of analysis (CoA) documents for each T cell product. The position will be responsible for cell culture; prior experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required. Flow cytometry skills will be necessary for the position but prior experience is not required. This position is considered entry-level and training will be provided. Attention to organization and detail are required.

Job Description

The Posey Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist A to join their team in a collaborative and dynamic translational research environment. This position will be responsible for generating therapeutic T cell therapies for the treatment of lymphoma in canine (dog) patients. Position is contingent upon funding.

DUTIES:

The individual hired will perform CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing, lentiviral transduction of transgenes, and T cell expansions using GMP-like methodology. In addition, the individual will be responsible for documenting, quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of the T cell products, which will be utilized to generate certificate of analysis (CoA) documents for each T cell product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

The position will be responsible for cell culture; prior experience with cell culture and aseptic technique is required. Flow cytometry skills will be necessary for the position but prior experience is not required. This position is considered entry-level and training will be provided. Attention to organization and detail are required.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range
$35,568.00 - $57,600.00

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.


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