Clinical Molecular Technologist
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
•$50,875 - $57,335•Onsite
About The Position
The clinical molecular technologist will serve as a clinical technician in the laboratory of Dr. Arupa Ganguly. The employee will perform all aspects of DNA isolation, mutation detection in human disease associated genes, real-time Q-PCR analysis for gene dosage and mosaicism analysis, NGS library preparation, sequence analysis, and other relevant functions of the laboratory. Experience with performing or analyzing bioinformatics of next generation sequencing techniques on DNA or RNA preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with performing or analyzing bioinformatics of next generation sequencing techniques on DNA or RNA preferred.
- Bioinformatic analysis skills desirable
Responsibilities
- Carry out clinical procedures associated with genetic diagnosis of human diseases, including Sanger and NextGen sequencing, copy number determination, Methylation analysis by RT-PCR
- Perform analysis of results of diagnostic analyses including variant annotation, RT-PCR and Illumina iSCAN data analysis
- Routine DNA isolation, quantitation and Quality Control assays
- Maintain equipment, arrange service calls and monitor service contacts. Monitor supplies and order as necessary; monitor expenses.
- Assist in experimental design & project development
- Participate in lab meetings, journal club; attend relevant seminars and conferences
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- exceptional tuition benefits
- tuition assistance here at Penn
- tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children
- generous retirement plans
- Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans
- save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis
- wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- Professional and Personal Development
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and Special Services
- great deals for University faculty and staff
- free and discounted admission and memberships to arts and cultural centers and museums
- substantial savings on other goods and services
- Flexible work options
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
- reimbursement for qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
