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About The Position
This is a full-time position for a detail-oriented in-vivo support specialist with precise attention to integrity of vivarium biosecurity and reproducible procedure implementation. This position will consist of some mouse husbandry, breeding, and identification prior to distribution to user laboratories, tissue sampling and genotyping data organization, experimental manipulations, daily health monitoring, equipment maintenance checks as well as regulatory and experimental documentation. Clear communication with user groups is paramount. A Bachelor of Science and at least one year of experience with severely immunodeficient mice is preferred but not required, however, consistent experience with routine experimental mouse manipulations must be demonstrated during initial pro as well as willingness to learn murine surgical applications and some bench science. Applicants are expected to become proficient in execution in-vivo manipulation techniques in alignment with core standards of blood and tissues sampling and injections as well as use of relevant equipment. SOP development and writing, wet lab pathology sample preparation and blood analysis as needed. Rotating weekends as required by experimental demand. Core workflow is partially influenced by service requests which vary based on user demand, therefore, day to day responsibilities will be structured/assigned based on need.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and at least 3-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Consistent experience with routine experimental mouse manipulations must be demonstrated.
- Willingness to learn murine surgical applications and some bench science.
- Proficiency in execution in-vivo manipulation techniques in alignment with core standards of blood and tissues sampling and injections as well as use of relevant equipment.
- SOP development and writing, wet lab pathology sample preparation and blood analysis as needed.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience with severely immunodeficient mice is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Husbandry of breeding and experimental cages
- Data collection and analysis
- In-vivo order fulfilment (tagging mice and relocating cages in SCXC housing space
- Colony health, regulatory and husbandry compliance monitoring
- Routine in-vivo experimental manipulations and associated documentation
- Billing and regulatory oversight
- Skills development and practice
- Perform additional duties 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
- 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 a wide range of University resources, cultural and recreational activities
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, new cars, cellular phone service, movie tickets, and theme parks
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services (forgivable loan for eligible employees)
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
