Research Specialist A/B

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

Research Specialist A: Under general supervision in the Hart lab in the Dept of Genetics, perform a variety of genetic, molecular, computational, and microscopic techniques to analyze behavioral and neuronal changes in C. elegans using a specialized microscopy, imaging platforms and computer vision analyses. Also assist with lab organization by maintaining lab stocks, keeping records, and maintaining lab instruments. Other duties as assigned. The Research Specialist B position will undertake the duties outlined for the Research Specialist A position, with the additional expectation that the candidate will work independently to develop novel methods and techniques, in addition to undertaking established methods and techniques. This position would also have the added expectation of performing some methods/techniques/data analysis independently, and have a background including more experience, specifically with skills necessary to do data analysis and compilation using appropriate software.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is required and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Bachelor's Degree is required and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with C. elegans, behavior, imaging, or Matlab preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and perform behavioral experiments using C. elegans
Maintain stocks, reagents, records, and equipment required for the above experiments
Analyze behavioral imaging data using software programs (matlab, prism, R)
Maintain stocks of C. elegans, keep strain records
Attend lab meetings, scientific talks, etc. to learn relevant biology and techniques
Perform additional duties as assigned
Setup, perform, and design new behavioral experiments using C. elegans
Maintain stocks, reagents, records, and equipment required for the above experiments
Analyze behavioral imaging data using software programs (matlab, prism, R)
Maintain stocks of C. elegans, keep strain records
Mentor and train other members of the lab
Attend lab meetings, scientific talks, etc. to learn relevant biology and techniques
Contribute to writing and presentation of research projects
Perform additional duties as assigned

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.
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.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
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.
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Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
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