Research Specialist B

The University of Pennsylvania is a world-renowned institution focused on education, research, and innovation. The Research Specialist B will perform molecular, cellular, genomic, and animal experiments while supporting laboratory setup, maintenance, protocol transfer, and preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting molecular cloning, cell culture, and genome editing and genome regulation experiments in immortalized cells and primary cells
• Conducting in vitro experiments including flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA. Preference given to candidates with prior familiarity with these tools
• Performing in vivo experiments in mouse models, including handling, injections, surgeries, and behavioral or physiological assessments, with preference given to candidates with prior animal research experience
• Maintaining laboratory stocks, ordering reagents, and ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and animal care protocols
• Assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations

Preferred

• Preference given to candidates with prior familiarity with these tools
• with preference given to candidates with prior animal research experience
• Tool Familiarity
• Animal Research Experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and your dependent children at Penn; dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions
• Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans with pre-tax or Roth savings options and investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
• A substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year
• Long-term care insurance for faculty and staff and eligible family members, with no proof of good health or underwriting requirements for newly hired employees who apply at that time
• Wellness and work-life programs and resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities, with many activities available free for employees and their families
• Discounts and special services, including free and discounted admission and memberships at Penn arts and cultural centers and museums, and savings on goods and services
• Flexible work options involving non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures
• A forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, for closing costs or home improvements
• Reimbursement for eligible employees’ qualified adoption expenses, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in the household

Company

• Ivy League university offering undergraduate and graduate education
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• http://www.upenn.edu/
• Founded in 1740
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Preference given to candidates with prior familiarity with these tools
• With preference given to candidates with prior animal research experience
• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required skills

• Animal Research, Cell Culture, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Genome Editing, Genome Regulation, QPCR

Experience

• 1-2 years