Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Specialist A plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. They will assis in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development. Daily management of laboratory tools, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables. Our laboratory focuses on the study of deceased donor pancreata in the pursuit of innovative and collaborative translational research to understand how human beta cells are lost in T1D, and to find innovative strategies to protect and replace functional human beta cell mass. We use preclinical models of non-human primate and mouse to study islet transplant. A Research Specialist A is sought to participate in some aspects of these exciting projects, including assistance in surgical operations, islet cell isolation, functional analysis, immune monitoring, and data analysis.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in surgical techniques and animal experiments, cell and molecular biology, FACS and ELISA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision.
Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development.
Daily management of laboratory tools, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables.
Participate in some aspects of these exciting projects, including assistance in surgical operations, islet cell isolation, functional analysis, immune monitoring, and data analysis.

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.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.