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Research Specialist A (Department of Gastroenterology)
University of Pennsylvania
Research Specialist A (Department of Gastroenterology)
University of Pennsylvania
 Research Specialist A (Department of Gastroenterology) 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 (Department of Gastroenterology) Job Profile Title Research Specialist A Job Description Summary This Research Specialist A will be part of a dynamic and expanding research program focused on hereditary gastrointestinal cancer risk syndrome where the individual will serve as lab manager for the laboratory side of the program and will perform laboratory research with a specific emphasis on studies focused on hereditary gastric and colorectal cancer. The position will be focused on lab management, performing experiments, and processing human biosamples within a basic science laboratory within the Division of Gastroenterology and within Penn's Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program. Responsibilities will include a wide range of basic science techniques, including work with human biosamples, establishing and maintaining human-derived organoids, and working with mouse models and managing a mouse colony. Additionally, this position with oversee lab management activities of the lab (which includes on average 4-7 lab members) including ordering reagents and materials, as well as interactions with regulatory groups at Penn. Furthermore, this position will also have substantial collaborations and interactions with other members of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Genetics Program, including both clinical and basic science research staff, as well as with other collaborating labs and investigators within and outside of Penn's Perelman School of Medicine. Job Description Job Responsibilities Lab management: Ordering reagents and materials as needed for the lab, interaction with regulatory groups at Penn including EHRS, maintaining lab inventories (ie reagents, cell lines, etc) Research in mice: Animal husbandry, breeding, genotyping, injection, as well as tissue processing including isolation and embedding of mouse organs/tumors for sectioning and staining. Processing of human biosamples obtained from clinical studies as well as use of these samples for experiments including organoid generation, immunohistochemistry, etc. Research in organoids: Initiation, propagation, genetic manipulation. Perform additional duties as assigned. CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING Qualifications
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $44,500.00 - $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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. 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
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay Equal Employment 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. To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Biomedical-Research-Building-2---9th-Floor/Research-Specialist-A--Department-of-Gastroenterology-_JR00103731 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-174f0ac6fbb38f45986c49c9c0568464
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