Research Specialist A/B
University of Pennsylvania
•$45,278 - $57,335•Onsite
About The Position
The Lab of Dr. Ronald DeMatteo is seeking a full-time Research Specialist. The translational research lab is currently focused on optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This position requires work with mouse models, like husbandry, i.v, i.p, s.c injection and tissue harvesting. Prior mouse experience preferred but not required. This position is well-suited for recent graduate (BS) who is looking for lab experience before moving on to graduate school or medical school.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Research Specialist A.
- Bachelor of Science and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Research Specialist B.
- Work with mouse models, including husbandry, i.v, i.p, s.c injection and tissue harvesting.
- Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made.
Nice To Haves
- Prior mouse experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in and perform experiments, data analysis and data presentation under the direct supervision of a senior lab staff.
- Be involved in tissue acquisition and processing of human and mouse samples.
- Maintain cell lines, primary cell culturing, performing flow cytometry, western blots, ELISA, DNA, and RNA isolation, keeping inventory and ordering supplies.
- Manage laboratory resources, materials, and supplies.
- Conduct autonomous research.
- Oversee of large mouse colony for research purposes across labs.
- Oversee the day-to-day function of this NIH, Foundation and Industry funded program.
- Ensure experiments are completed on a timely basis, adequate supplies and other resources are available based on current and future expectations, and timelines are established and followed for analyzing data with the overall goal of optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors) research.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits for employees and their families
- Tuition benefits for employees and their families
- Generous retirement benefits
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities
- Supportive work and family benefits
- Wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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 resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources
- Access to cultural and recreational activities
- Free or discounted admission and memberships to Penn arts and cultural centers and museums
- Substantial savings on other goods and services (new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, theme park admission)
- Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures)
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
