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Research Specialist A (Department of Radiology)

University of Pennsylvania

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February 14, 2025

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Research Specialist A (Department of Radiology)

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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.

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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 (Department of Radiology)

Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary
The Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory, situated in the Departments of Radiology and Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is actively seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Specialist. This role will involve close collaboration with Dr. David Tischfield, a newly appointed assistant professor in the division of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Radiology. Our laboratory focuses on research at the nexus of image-guided interventions, cancer biology, and molecular imaging. We aim to elucidate the impact of the tumor's metabolic microenvironment on both cancerous cells and non-cancerous stromal cells in modulating tumor progression and response to therapy. Our lab employs a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses in vivo animal models of cancer, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular imaging techniques. Our research is geared towards translation, aiming to utilize our findings in the development of innovative imaging methodologies and therapeutic strategies for the benefit of patients.

The ideal candidate should possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and exceptional organizational skills. This role presents an opportunity to engage in an innovative research setting, acquire hands-on experience across various experimental techniques, and contribute significantly to primary research publications. Qualified candidates will be responsible for supporting experimental procedures and analyses. Among the anticipated duties are cell culture, DNA preparation, RNA isolation, protein purification, PCR-based genotyping, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, molecular subcloning, immunofluorescence, live cell imaging, and participation in hyperpolarized MRI experiments. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in science, previous laboratory experience in biological or physical sciences, exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate a willingness to work with animals, and show eagerness to collaborate within a dynamic research environment, both independently and as part of a team. Prior exposure to cell culture, biochemical, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques is mandatory. This position involves close day-to-day collaboration with Dr. Tischfield to assist in experiments, utilizing a wide array of molecular biology and molecular imaging procedures.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory, situated in the Departments of Radiology and Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is actively seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Specialist. This role will involve close collaboration with Dr. David Tischfield, a newly appointed assistant professor in the division of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Radiology. Our laboratory focuses on research at the nexus of image-guided interventions, cancer biology, and molecular imaging. We aim to elucidate the impact of the tumor's metabolic microenvironment on both cancerous cells and non-cancerous stromal cells in modulating tumor progression and response to therapy. Our lab employs a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses in vivo animal models of cancer, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular imaging techniques. Our research is geared towards translation, aiming to utilize our findings in the development of innovative imaging methodologies and therapeutic strategies for the benefit of patients.

The ideal candidate should possess self-motivation, enthusiasm, and exceptional organizational skills. This role presents an opportunity to engage in an innovative research setting, acquire hands-on experience across various experimental techniques, and contribute significantly to primary research publications. Qualified candidates will be responsible for supporting experimental procedures and analyses. Among the anticipated duties are cell culture, DNA preparation, RNA isolation, protein purification, PCR-based genotyping, RT-PCR, Western Blotting, molecular subcloning, immunofluorescence, live cell imaging, and participation in hyperpolarized MRI experiments. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in science, experience in biological or physical sciences, exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate a willingness to work with animals, and show eagerness to collaborate within a dynamic research environment, both independently and as part of a team. Prior exposure to cell culture, biochemical, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques is mandatory. This position involves close day-to-day collaboration with Dr. Tischfield to assist in experiments, utilizing a wide array of molecular biology and molecular imaging procedures.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$43,888.00 - $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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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

University Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/HUP/Research-Specialist-A--Department-of-Radiology-_JR00103076-1

Internal Number: 6006535

About University of Pennsylvania

Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.

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Research Specialist A (Department of Radiology)

University of Pennsylvania

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