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Posted Job Title

Resource Technologist

Job Profile Title

Resource Technologist B

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/

We are hiring a Resource Technologist to support a new Penn Immune Health Initiative. The Resource Technologist is responsible for daily scientific training of the sample processing team which includes 2-4 technicians. The candidate will be responsible for preparing and completing QC action plans, implementing quality standards, identifying and resolving problems, responding to and acting on findings from both internal and external audits, and implementing change as needed. The candidate will formulate and maintain quality control objectives and coordinate work towards these objectives with technical staff. The candidate is responsible for assisting in the preparation of technical/scientific data reports and managing QC documentation. QC monitoring requires high-level knowledge of immunology and immunological techniques, like flow cytometry.

Job Description

The candidate is also responsible for independently developing and implementing new methods for processing clinical samples and amending/writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This hire will cross-functionally collaborate with the processing unit manager, clinical research coordinators, and processing technicians to triage sample processing, ensure high quality biospecimens, and integrate downstream immunological assays as a part of Immune Health. In addition, this position will involve hands-on processing of human samples for a variety of clinical trials conducted throughout the Penn community, including trials on COVID-19.\

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Working Conditions

Office, library, computer room; Requires extensive safety training; Exposure to chemicals; Requires protective devices

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping
• Position is contingent upon funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

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.