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. Prior animal, behavioral, neuroscience, medical, or coding experience is a plus. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to function in a team are required. This position is contingent on funding.
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.
- Place orders for lab supplies.
- Perform general lab maintenance.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, 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, injury, 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 (reimbursement for qualified expenses).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
