Research Specialist A/B (Department of Neurosurgery)

University of Pennsylvania•University City, MO

About The Position

Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and possible clinical studies Daily management of laboratory tools and equipment, documentations, and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables. Closely collaborates with Senior Research Specialists and Principal Investigator (PI) on experimental/clinical work set ups in accordance with established protocols and provides support for grad students and postdoctoral researchers. As a Research Specialist, you will perform research activities in collaboration with internal/external personnel to complete science-based projects. You will receive detailed instructions while observing, analyzing data, and interpreting results accordingly. We are looking for: -An efficient communicator, able to determine how best to reach different personnel. -Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet duties with a keen focus on details. -Action oriented and eager to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of importance and enthusiasm. Job Description Research Specialist A Will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects developing novel, small molecule based, and immunotherapy based, therapeutics against tumors in a mouse model using both in vivo and in vitro molecular biology and immunology tools. The position requires basic knowledge of molecular biology and immunology. Responsibilities include: generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry on brain tissue, data analysis, assistance with flow cytometry, and proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments. Additional responsibilities include: harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue cultures, maintenance of brain tumor bank, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, and laboratory and equipment maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential. Position contingent upon funding. Job Description Research Specialist B Will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects developing novel, small molecule based, and immunotherapy based, therapeutics against tumors in a mouse model using both in vivo and in vitro molecular biology and immunology tools. The position requires basic knowledge of molecular biology and immunology. Responsibilities include: intracranial injections for generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry on brain tissue, data analysis, assistance with flow cytometry, and proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments. Additional responsibilities include: harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue cultures, maintenance of brain tumor bank, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, and laboratory and equipment maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a creative, friendly and responsible individual. Further, technology development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently planning experiments with minimal oversight. Position contingent upon funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential.
Bachelor's Degree with 1-3 years of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Nice To Haves

creative, friendly and responsible individual
technology development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently planning experiments with minimal oversight
An efficient communicator, able to determine how best to reach different personnel.
Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet duties with a keen focus on details.
Action oriented and eager to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of importance and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice
maintaining a mouse colony
genotyping
immunohistochemistry on brain tissue
data analysis
assistance with flow cytometry
proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments
harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue cultures
maintenance of brain tumor bank
organization and maintenance of laboratory logs
data curation and backup
laboratory and equipment maintenance
intracranial injections for generation of orthotopic brain tumors in mice

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.