Research Specialist A
University of Pennsylvania
•$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.
- Degree focus in neuroscience, biology, or data analysis-heavy field preferred.
- Experience in research setting preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior lab research experience is strongly 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 immunohistochemistry (mouse and human brain tissue).
- Assisting with animal husbandry (mouse models of neurodegeneration).
- Attending weekly lab meetings.
- Participating in the educational activities (e.g. journal club) of the lab.
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare and 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
- Tuition assistance for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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 as well as cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
- Flexible work options
- Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
