Research Specialist B
About The Position
The Tschabrunn Lab in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Research Specialist to join a dynamic and cutting-edge translational research environment. The lab primarily focuses on using clinically relevant large animal models to investigate new cardiovascular therapies, mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, and exploration of various imaging modalities. The lab has active collaborations across the School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania. The Research Specialist will work closely with the PI and rest of the lab members to help execute and develop new techniques, generate data, maintain day-to-day operations and will be given the opportunity to accomplish independent research projects and advance their own education. This 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide support during cardiovascular research studies including patient transport, sterile preparation, vascular line management, emergency equipment setup, medication preparation, sample handling, and coordination between surgical, veterinary, anesthesia, and research teams.
- Write reports and correspondence; maintain research data, procedural records, EMR documentation, anesthesia documents, and laboratory reports while ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies, preparing sterile materials, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with vendors and research staff to support daily study operations.
- Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology.
- Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- excellent healthcare
- tuition benefits for employees and their families
- generous retirement benefits
- a wide variety of professional development opportunities
- supportive work and family benefits
- a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources
- comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- flexible spending accounts
- tuition assistance
- generous retirement plans
- substantial amount of time away from work
- long-term care insurance
- wellness and work-life resources
- professional and personal development resources
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
- discounts and special services
- flexible work options
- forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home
- adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
