Research Specialist A (Department of Neurosurgery)
About The Position
The Research Specialist A will work in the area of neurotrauma research and epilepsy using small and large animal models in a laboratory focused on electrophysiology, behavior, and histopathology. Studies include neurosurgical procedures (brain) in large and small animal models, electrophysiological chronic recordings, training and behavioral assessment of animal behavior, and tissue processing/histology. Other tasks will include maintenance of logs and lab reports, surgery preparation, data analysis, retrieval of recent literature, ordering and general lab maintenance. The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research methods, coding, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to function in a team.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal experience.
- Prior behavioral experience.
- Prior neuroscience experience.
- Prior medical experience.
- Prior coding experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform neurosurgical procedures (brain) in large and small animal models.
- Conduct electrophysiological chronic recordings.
- Train and assess animal behavior.
- Process tissue for histology.
- Maintain logs and lab reports.
- Prepare for surgeries.
- Analyze data.
- Retrieve recent literature.
- Order supplies.
- Perform general lab maintenance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time).
- Long-Term Care Insurance through Genworth Financial.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources.
- Professional and Personal Development resources.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries).
- Discounts and special services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks).
- Flexible work options (non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures).
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees).
- Adoption Assistance for qualified expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
