Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

The Research Assistant will support the PI and lab, performing skills including photolithography, LC-MS, MALDI imaging, NMR, FTIR, polymer synthesis. Additional responsibilities include obtaining patient tissues, performing basic lab skills including DNA and RNA extraction, cell isolation, cell culture, RT-PCR, Western analysis, immunostaining and histology and willingness to work with live animals. The ideal candidate should have strong background in chemistry, understanding and application of bioengineering, with interest in dermatology and skin biology. This person will also be involved in lab maintenance, including ordering lab supplies, ordering equipment, organizing lab spaces, and keeping track of freezer and liquid nitrogen storage inventories. Strong analytical, organizational and writing skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and ability to quickly learn other software programs is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong analytical, organizational and writing skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and ability to quickly learn other software programs is essential.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate should have strong background in chemistry, understanding and application of bioengineering, with interest in dermatology and skin biology.

Responsibilities

The research specialist will support the PI and lab with research activities
assist with various projects involving lab animal maintenance and assays, bioengineering, cell culture and molecular biology skills.
The research specialist will support the PI and lab with daily lab functions including lab organization, ordering supplies, record keeping, cleaning and new student training.
Other duties and responsibilities 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. 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.
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.