Research Specialist A

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

3d•$44,500 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The individual will be joining a dynamic community of microbiologists, immunologists, and cell biologists, and work alongside basic and physician-scientists at all levels. We take a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach towards addressing broad topics in the fields of host defense and microbiome, including translational inflammatory bowel disease research. We prioritize mentoring and cultivating in an inclusive environment. This is a full-time onsite position. The position involves mouse colony management, organoid culture, and assisting other lab members for research.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous research experience in biological sciences.

Responsibilities

Provide experimental support for laboratory studies, including cell culture, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
Assist with mouse colony management, including ear tagging, tail snipping, weaning, and genotyping.
Support other lab members with ongoing experiments and general laboratory operations.

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.
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Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
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