Research Specialist A/B
- Employer
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Closing date
- 19 Jan 2021
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Life sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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.
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Research Specialist will work with a team of researchers to elucidate mechanisms of epigenetic misregulation in cancer, and find ways to harness this information as potential therapeutic targets. A potential candidate will be part of goal-oriented and enthusiastic team and will be responsible to handle cell cultures and perform various molecular biology experiments (e.g. CRISPR genome editing, gene cloning, wester blotting, qPCR). Ability to analyze data, plan individual experiment, and maintain records are of great importance. This position is contingent on funding.
Job Description
Research Specialist A will closely collaborates with students, postodcs, and principle investigator on planning, execution and documentation of experiments based on established protocols.
Research Specialist B will undertake the duties outlined for the Research Specialist A position, with the additional expectation that the candidate will conduct more complex experiments to answer research questions in addition to employing established methods. It is expected that the Research Specialist B candidate will have a greater laboratory experience than the Research Specialist A candidate, such that s/he can make greater contributions to more complex questions, and is expected to perform more independently.
If you are interested, our lab also provides training opportunities for bioinformatics.
Qualifications:
Research Specialist A: Bachelor's degree with O-1 years of related experience in research methodologies
Research Specialist B: Bachelor's degree in Life sciences with 1-3 years of experience in research 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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