Research Specialist B/C

University of Pennsylvania•Kennett Square, PA

About The Position

A full-time Research Laboratory Manager position at the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center is available in the Stewart laboratory in the Department of Clinical Studies. The role of this position is to be the primary research specialist within a laboratory focused on translational osteoarthritis research. The candidate should be highly motivated with a high level of competence and prior experience in cellular and molecular techniques.

Requirements

Prior experience working in a laboratory setting, with a documented record of successfully executing a variety of research-related tasks, is required.
The candidate should have excellent organization and time management skills--including the ability to develop and maintain a schedule for expected productivity and be able to manage and oversee projects, including grant work, within a specified time frame.
The candidate should be able to operate independently within a laboratory space and should be able to develop standard operating procedures for research within the field of interest.
The candidate should have independent competency in the listed research tasks, and they should be motivated to seek additional support and training when experience is limited.
The candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness by utilizing the research network available at New Bolton Center and within the University of Pennsylvania.
The candidate should be able to supervise and mentor other professional students (veterinary residents, students, and fellows) working within the laboratory.
Research Specialist B Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Research Specialist C Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

Molecular analyses of tissues, including immunoassay techniques, PCR, sequencing, flow cytometry, tissue staining (including fluorescence)
Tissue culture, including protocol development and optimization in species of interest, and cell line preservation
Tissue harvest/collection and preparation for ex vivo studies, histology, or other analyses (-omics, sequencing, etc) from cadaver samples
Collation of acquired data, graphical presentation, and limited analysis
Laboratory management and administrative tasks, including supervising individuals working in the laboratory environment, ordering supplies, generating invoices, etc.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

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. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
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. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
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Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
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Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
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.