Research Specialist B/C/D
University of Pennsylvania•Philadelphia, PA
•$50,875 - $82,000•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is seeking a Research Specialist at the B, C, or D level. This role involves extracting metabolites from biological matrices, performing LC/MS metabolomics assays, and conducting data analysis with a high degree of accuracy. Responsibilities will vary based on the level, with higher levels requiring more independent method development, project management, supervision of staff, and contributions to publications. The position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (Research Specialist B).
- Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (Research Specialist C).
- Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required (Research Specialist D).
- Preparation of biological fluids and tissues for LC/MS metabolomics experiments.
- Targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics analysis of biological extracts.
- Analysis of LC/MS metabolomics data.
- Generation of metabolomics reports.
- Ordering supplies.
- Lab organization and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Extract metabolites from a variety of biological matrices.
- Perform targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics assays.
- Carry out data analysis requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Assist the Director with establishing new metabolomics assays.
- Perform instrument maintenance.
- Order chemicals and supplies.
- Maintain laboratory safety.
- Independently develop new methods with minimal oversight (Research Specialist C & D).
- Assist the Core Director with project management (Research Specialist C).
- Assist the Director with the overall operation of the lab (Research Specialist D).
- Provide training and supervision of lab technicians, undergraduate and graduate students (Research Specialist D).
- Contribute text and data for journal submissions (Research Specialist D).
- Participate in meetings with research professors to design metabolomics experiments and analyze data (Research Specialist D).
- Independently develop new metabolomics assays and make improvements to existing assays (Research Specialist D).
Benefits
- Excellent healthcare benefits
- 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 for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth basis options
- Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard
- Substantial amount of time away from work (vacations, personal affairs, illness, family time)
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts and special services (arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
