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Job Description Summary

This position will be a member in the exciting and dynamic field of CAR T cell immune-therapeutics. The position's duties will be involved in assisting in the development of the next generation immune-therapies. The role assists in the rapid evaluations of their performance in both in vitro molecular and immunological assays and in vivo mouse models studies.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Job Description

Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Manufacture gene modified T cell expansion for co-culture and in vivo mouse experiments, documenting characteristics and establishing quality.
• Perform technologies to characterize and evaluate functional performance.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating in vivo mouse experiments.
• Ordering and assisting in lab maintenance.
• Blending data analysis with computer operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and 1-3 years of experience or an 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.