Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

1d•$45,278 - $56,209•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Specialist A to participate in studies on the molecular basis of sleep regulation and the impact of sleep and wakefulness on protein expression in the brain and pancreas. The primary function of this position is to perform mouse sleep studies, behavioral assays, metabolic assays (glucose tolerance tests, insulin test), surgeries, neuroanatomy, and light microscopy. This position is contingent upon grant funding with an end date of 8/31/2027.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
BA/BS Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, Neuroscience preferred.
1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform cognitive behavioral and sleep-wake behavioral studies in mice, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and light microscopy, protein biochemistry and westerns, mouse surgery and neuroanatomy skills will be required.
Perform metabolic assays, glucose tolerance and insulin tolerance tests.
Perform perfusions, sectioning and neuroanatomy in mouse.
Perform immunohistochemistry, Light microscopy.
Perform mouse surgery and sleep studies.
Perform mouse colony management and genotyping.
Perform cognitive behavioral testing.
Perform Western blot and biochemical assays.
Perform additional duties as assigned.