Research Specialist B/C
About The Position
The University of Pennsylvania, a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, is seeking a Research Specialist B/C for the Baur Lab. This historic, Ivy League institution offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia, situated on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities. Penn provides a competitive benefits package, including excellent healthcare and tuition benefits, generous retirement plans, professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, and a wealth of health and wellness programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science preferred (Research Specialist B).
- 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (Research Specialist B).
- Experience with rodents in a laboratory setting required.
- Bachelor's of Science (Research Specialist C).
- Master’s degree preferred (Research Specialist C).
- 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (Research Specialist C).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred (Research Specialist C).
Responsibilities
- Execution of in vivo and in vitro studies.
- Assisting in writing and implementing protocols.
- Conducting experiments.
- Helping maintain equipment.
- Ordering supplies and animals.
- Performing data collection and analysis.
- Assisting the laboratory.
- Mastering technical aspects of laboratory assays.
- Overseeing lab safety.
- Supervising a team of 2-3 lab members (as Research Specialist C).
- Directly performing and analyzing assays in rodent models that may include: body composition (NMR; DEXA); CLAMS; treadmill exercise insulin/glucose clamp and radioisotopic tracer kinetics; thermography; BAT thermogenesis; tissue chemistry; ELISA; Glucose and insulin tolerance tests; Mass Spectrometry.
- Troubleshooting equipment and software issues.
- Aiding the PI/Technical Director in interfacing with companies and Penn IT to troubleshoot equipment and software issues.
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 at Penn and other institutions.
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with pre-tax or Roth options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Substantial time away from work for relaxation, vacations, personal affairs, and illness recovery.
- Long-Term Care Insurance.
- Wide variety of programs and resources for health, family, and work-life balance.
- Resources for professional and personal development.
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities.
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods, and services.
- Flexible work hours.
- Forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
- Adoption assistance for qualified expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
