Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

3d•$45,278 - $51,190•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time position is available working with Alice Chen-Plotkin in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania. Our research programs study neurodegenerative diseases with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease. Projects range from clinical research into genetic risk factors for disease outcomes to studying the basic mechanisms of the neurodegenerative disease process.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Enthusiastic, willing to learn, well-organized.

Nice To Haves

Prior lab research experience is preferred.
Multiple years of experience with biomedical research
Experience working in neurodegenerative disease research, neuroscience research, or genetics research
Experience working with animal models of disease

Responsibilities

Routine molecular biology (PCR, DNA sequencing, genotyping, cloning) and routine biochemistry (immunoblotting) methods.
Assisting with animal husbandry (mouse models of neurodegeneration), tissue staining, histopathological quantification.
Attending weekly lab meetings.
Participating in the educational activities (e.g. journal club) of the lab.
Taking ownership of a scientific project.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Tuition assistance at other institutions for dependent children.
Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options.
Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, injury, family time).
Long-Term Care Insurance.
Wide variety of programs and resources to help care for health, family, and work-life balance.
Resources to help advance personally and professionally.
Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries).
Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia.
Adoption Assistance (reimbursement for qualified expenses up to two adoptions).