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Job Description Summary

The primary functions of this position are to (1) act as lab manager and coordinate and support the basic needs of the research group, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, maintaining lab equipment, and preparing solutions and DNA constructs, (2) manage the mouse colony, and (3) drive a research project (collect, analyze, and interpret data, and present data at group meetings) concerning the molecular mechanisms of neuronal autophagy.

Job Description

Perform lab management duties including ordering/receiving lab supplies and maintenance of lab equipment; manage a mouse colony of approximately 50 cages: includes breeding, genotyping (including ear clipping), and setting up timed pregnancies; drive a research project concerning the molecular mechanisms of neuronal autophagy: collect, analyze, and interpret data, and present data at group meetings; prepare solutions; DNA construct experiments:  design and clone, verify construct in cells, troubleshoot results.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Working Conditions
Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$35,568.00 - $57,600.00

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.