Research Specialist
About The Position
The successful candidate will contribute to independent and collaborative research projects involving plant–microbe interactions, molecular biology, and greenhouse and growth chamber experiments. The person in this position will be responsible for diverse activities including but not limited to: running growth chamber and greenhouse experiments; caring for live plants and microbes; collecting, entering, and curating data; performing molecular lab work (e.g. DNA extraction); ordering supplies; supervising and mentoring undergraduates; training new lab members; and managing day-to-day operations. Applicants should have prior research experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in data analysis. To be successful in this role, one has to be extremely organized, have a keen attention to detail, be efficient in record keeping, be patient and an excellent communicator, and be a hard worker. Experience designing data collection protocols, mentoring students, and working with plants and/or microbes is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Background in data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing data collection protocols
- Experience working with plants and/or microbes
- Experience mentoring students workers
Responsibilities
- Drive a research project: collect, analyze and interpret data, and present results at lab meetings
- Caring for live plants and microbial cultures
- Performing DNA extractions and other molecular lab techniques
- Support the general operations of the lab through ordering supplies, organizing lab items, and maintaining shared spaces
- Training and supervising undergraduate lab members
- Assisting with manuscript preparation
- 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
- Exceptional tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for dependent children at other institutions
- Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental)
- 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 University resources, cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries)
- Discounts and special services (arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, theme parks)
- Flexible work hours
- Home ownership services (forgivable loan for eligible employees in West Philadelphia)
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
