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 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 Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care (PACC) at Penn Medicine provides comprehensive care for adults with a wide range of disorders. Our physicians apply the latest scientific and medical advances for treatment and conduct ongoing research to develop new strategies for the prevention, detection and treatment of respiratory and allergic diseases as well as critical illness. The PACC Division has a strong commitment to training the next generation of specialists to be outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators.

As part of the PENN-CHOP Lung Biology Institute and the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the Lung Epithelial Cell Biology Laboratory partners with other leading investigators in the Perelman School of Medicine and beyond in collaborative research projects aimed at understanding fundamental questions related to acute and chronic lung diseases. To learn more about the Lung Epithelial Cell Biology laboratory visit: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfbeerslaboratory/. Information of the PENN CHOP Lung Biology Institute can be found at https://www.med.upenn.edu/lbi/. The Research Specialist will effectively and creatively participate in these projects by providing support in the management of novel animal models coupled with a broad array of molecular and cellular bench techniques. He/she will consult with the Principal Investigator and other post-doctoral and staff scientists in the group to maintain the mouse lines created by the group, design experiments, perform assays, and present results at laboratory meetings. Participation in the execution of peer reviewed manuscripts and abstracts for presentation at national meetings will also be considered

Job Description

The Research Specialist B will manage and maintain expanding colonies of various mouse models of lung diseases. Duties include breeding colonies, conducting timed pregnancy (occasional), DNA/RNA purification, and PCR-based genotyping while maintaining well organized and rigorous records. Additional duties comprise mouse related experiments including, surgery, drug treatment, post-experiment evaluation, and mouse product sample collection. Actively participate in the design, execution, analysis, and publication of results of scientific experiments.

Position is contingent on continued funding.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$36,401.00 - $65,521.00

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.