Research Specialist B

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.

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Job Description

This position in the Melenhorst Laboratory in the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies at the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine will be in charge of the maintenance of equipment, including our recently acquired 5-laser spectral cytometry, an automated cell viability analyzer, and tissue culture equipment; ordering reagents; maintaining a database of reagents and cell aliquots; organizing group meetings and discussion sessions; and holding orientations and training sessions for new lab members. The position will participate in highly varied interdisciplinary research projects and play a supporting role in the production of research publications and presentations.

Position Contingent upon funding

Qualifications:

B.A. degree and 1-3 years of experience or an equivalent combination or 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

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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.