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 Description Summary

The Research Coordinator will be required to coordinate the day-to-day operations for several research protocols. He/she will be responsible for the abstract. This position is for someone with a strong interest in research. This position provides direct experience in management and execution of non-GLP and GLP regulatory preclinical investigations and hypothesis-driven translational research with academic collaborators. He/she will participate in research study planning, and hands-on training centers in laboratory supply chain management, regulatory compliance, animal welfare protocols, perioperative care of study animals, preclinical regulatory principles (Good Laboratory Practice), and in vitro and in vivo measurement techniques. In addition, he/she will assist in the oversight and execution of standard operating procedures, animal study protocols, and training of laboratory personnel.  

Job Description

Administrative Responsibilities: Manage laboratory supplies inventory and ordering

Assist and coordinate Large Animal Coordinator with various administrative tasks including scheduling of Res Assistants, equipment maintenance, animal transports

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance in accordance with CORL SOPs/GLP and IACUC protocols.

Animal Welfare / In vivo Operations: Ensure compliance in accordance of animal welfare protocols; including protocol submission, - renewals, -amendments.

Assist veterinarians during perioperative care and long-term care of research animals.

Orient/train others (peers and undergraduate students) in Animal Welfare policies, and GLP procedures (i.e., SOP, Study Protocol, biological sample processing) as deemed appropriate.

Oversee the handling of large animals, barns/animal facilities, and associated equipment; maintenance of husbandry associated equipment; and storage, stock, and status of husbandry supplies, and equipment.

Perform weekend animal wellness checks (at least once monthly) and weekday wellness checks (as needed)

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Regulatory experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Office, library, computer room, Exposure to chemicals

High noise environment, Requires protective devices

High dust, dirt, grease environment

Alternative work schedules

Job Location - City, State

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania  

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine  

Pay Range

$20.00 - $36.00  

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.