Research Specialist A
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- University of Pennsylvania
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- Philadelphia
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- Four-Year Institution
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Research Specialist A
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.
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.
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Research Specialist A
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development. Daily management of laboratory tool, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables. Closely collaborates with Senior Research Specialists and Principal Investigator (PI) on experimental/clinical work set ups in accordance to established protocols.
Job Description
The Research Specialist will provide technical and logistic support for a number of translational projects ongoing in the CAROT Center. He/She will be providing hands on support for both molecular and cellular biological study protocols, including cell culture including both adherent and suspension cells; maintain pluripotent stem cells; cellular transfection and transduction; cytogenetic and genetic analysis of cell lines; develop phenotypic assay of cultured cells; performing immunohistochemistry and tissue staining. Duties: Cell culture including both adherent and suspension cells; maintain inducted pluripotent stem cells; cellular transfection and transduction; cytogenetic and genetic analysis of cell lines; develop phenotypic assay of cultured cells; performing immunohistochemistry and tissue staining; preparation of cell and tissue samples for SDS-Page; protein qualification, and western blot; Molecular biology including design of DNA constructs; plasmid construction; cloning; plasmid preparations; design of oglionucleotides and primers; PCR; RT-PCR; TaqMan; use of molecular biology software including Vector NTI; bioinformatics skill including search of public databases; Good recordkeeping is essential, specialist will maintain notebooks and cross-referenced electronic data files, generate and follow study protocols and SOPs; He/she will assist in writing technical sections of reports, papers and grants and will be expected to make informal presentations at lab meetings; Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
This position is contingent on funding.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies
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
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$32,000.00 - $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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Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania! Penn is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.
Across our 12 highly-regarded schools, more than 25,000 students, and more than 4,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Penn carries on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin: entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the university's development. To learn more, visit About Penn.
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