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.

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

The candidate will work in the Upenn High-Throughput Screening Core (HTSC) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM). The primary mission of the core is to provide the PSOM community with high-throughput screening capabilities to identify genes or organic small molecule modulators of signaling pathways, cellular phenotypes, and protein function in models of human disease. He/she will work under the supervision of the Core Directors to optimize and validate cell and biochemical assays in high-density formats (i.e. 384 well microtiter plates). Specific responsibilities will include moderately complex procedures/techniques in eukaryotic/mammalian cell biology, and high-throughput genetic/chemical screening. He/she will operate and maintain automated laboratory robotic workstations related to high-throughput screening; prepare and manage libraries of siRNA, shRNA, cDNA, and small molecule libraries for high-throughput screening; and analyze and prepare reports of large data sets. The candidate will also work with the Directors to strategically develop new screening assays, screening platforms, libraries, or data analysis pipelines. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining articulate documentation of daily tasks and maintenance of the laboratory’s databases/logs and inventory (i.e. supplies, reagents, and equipment).

A highly motivated individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field and 1 to 3 years of prior laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. The ideal candidate will have a sound, practical understanding of genetic, biochemical, and cell biology approaches. In addition, the optimal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, effective communication skills and display an eagerness to work as part of a team and to provide both intellectual and technical input to their own projects.

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