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Research Specialist A / Laboratory Technician (Department of Translational Neuroscience)
University of Pennsylvania
Research Specialist A / Laboratory Technician (Department of Translational Neuroscience)
University of Pennsylvania
 Research Specialist A / Laboratory Technician (Department of Translational Neuroscience) 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 A / Laboratory Technician (Department of Translational Neuroscience) 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 tools, 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 Job Responsibilities: The Department of Psychiatry is looking for a research specialist to join our basic neuroscience and immunology laboratory. The candidate will be expected to perform experiments using molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques to pursue our research, including in mouse experimental models. The candidate will perform these experiments to assist graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and under supervision of the principal investigator, and will be responsible for associated record keeping, data analysis, and presentation. The candidate will also contribute to aspects of lab management including aliquoting, genotyping, making solutions, monitoring reagents stocks, and ordering reagents to keep stocks maintained. Prior experience in some of cell/tissue culture, cell engineering (by transduction, transfection, CRISPR/Cas), molecular cloning, flow cytometry, histology, immunochemistry, mouse behavioral assays, confocal microscopy, analysis of scientific literature, statistical programming, and mouse handling and husbandry are desired. The candidate will be expected to solve problems and work independently, with supervision. Responsibility Breakdown: -- Analysis of gene expression, flow cytometry, and imaging data -- Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments making use of sterile cell culture, immunostaining, microscopy, viral transduction, western blotting, cell isolations from tissues, cell transplantation and tissue harvesting in mouse models -- Perform molecular biology experiments including cloning and RNAseq --Make stock solutions, aliquot reagents, monitor stocks of supplies, autoclave solutions, and maintain biosafety compliance records --Assist graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in their experiments --Keep detailed records of experimental work in a lab notebook --Create figures of analyzed data --Animal colony husbandry --Laboratory, Office, Computer Room -- requires extensive safety --Typically sitting at a desk or table; occasional lifting 25 lbs. or less Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. This position is contingent upon funding. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $36,368.00 - $50,000.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 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. University Benefits
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