Research Specialist A/B

University of Pennsylvania

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Specialist will plan and conduct basic science experiments on feeding behaviors to meet research project objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for RS-A.
Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for RS-B.
Coursework in Biology/Psychobiology/Neuroscience and laboratory experience preferred but not required.
Strong PC skills in MS office and related databases are desired.
Good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
High motivation and desire to improve on both the technical and scholarship level is also critical.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with rodents is highly preferred.
The ability to work independently and comfort with data analysis are preferred for the RS-B position.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments on the neural and physiological basis of energy balance dysregulation and obesity in animal and cellular models.
Rodent surgery
Behavioral and physiological testing
Molecular analysis of intracellular signaling pathways
Data organization and analysis (using spreadsheet, graphics, and statistical packages)
Coordinating activities of undergraduate assistants
Administrative support including ordering supplies and completing regulatory documentation
Providing laboratory animal care in a safe and humane manner (clean and sanitize cages, change food, water, and bedding)
Participating in scientific discussions about experimental design and the interpretation of results.
Closely collaborate with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and a Principal Investigator (PI) on experiments in accordance with established protocols.
Manage, maintain, and breed multiple transgenic animal lines for experimental use
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.
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. 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.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
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.