Research Specialist B
About The Position
The Penn Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory in the Departments of Radiology and Cancer Biology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are seeking a highly motivated and organized Research Specialist. The research interests of our laboratory lie at the intersection of image-guided interventions, cancer biology and molecular imaging. Our lab seeks to unravel the influence of the tumor’s metabolic microenvironment on cancer cells as well as non-cancerous stromal cells in modulating tumor progression and response to therapy. The lab utilizes a multidisciplinary approach from in vivo animal models of cancer, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular imaging strategies. Our research emphasizes translation with the ultimate goal of leveraging our findings to develop novel imaging and therapeutic strategies for patients. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have excellent organizational skills. This position offers the opportunity to participate in an innovative research environment, gain hands-on experience with a variety of experimental techniques, and make critical contributions to primary research publications. Qualified individuals will be expected to maintain animal colonies, propagate cell lines in tissue culture, perform tissue culture experiments, and perform tissue processing, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence and western blotting. Additional duties include but are not limited to slide scanning, microscopy and immunoassay analysis. Qualified individuals must have a bachelor's degree in science, at least 3 years of prior laboratory experience in some area of biological or physical sciences strongly preferred, exceptional organizational skills, willingness to work with animals and cell culture, desire to work as part of a dynamic research environment individually and in a team. Prior experience with cell culture is required. Experience with animal models and immune assays is strongly preferred. In addition, the position will require significant lab managerial responsibilities as well as oversight of lab personnel and their research. We are most interested in candidates who are seeking a those looking for long-term specialist positions. Preference will be given to applicants with an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in science
- At least 3 years of prior laboratory experience in some area of biological or physical sciences strongly preferred
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Willingness to work with animals and cell culture
- Desire to work as part of a dynamic research environment individually and in a team
- Prior experience with cell culture is required
- Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with animal models
- Experience with immune assays
- Undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences
Responsibilities
- Maintain animal colonies
- Propagate cell lines in tissue culture
- Perform tissue culture experiments
- Perform tissue processing, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence and western blotting
- Slide scanning
- Microscopy and immunoassay analysis
- Significant lab managerial responsibilities
- Oversight of lab personnel and their research
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- Substantial amount of time away from work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness programs and resources
- Professional and Personal Development resources
- Access to a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, and mortgages
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
