Resource Technologist A (Department of OBGYN)

University of Pennsylvania

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center (PPRC), a division of the Center for Women's Health and Reproductive Medicine (CWHRM), formerly known as CRRWH. This position is responsible for the management and processing of human biospecimens, including sample banking, documentation, and shipment. The role also includes tracking studies and supplies, maintaining research equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality control (QC), and quality assurance (QA) policies in accordance with study protocols and institutional best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry or related discipline and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Applicants must be well-organized and able to flexibly manage diverse responsibilities
Applicant must work well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or exposure to assays such as ELISA are a plus
Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to support time-sensitive sample processing (e.g., placenta and cord blood), which may require work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ideal applicants will be highly motivated, curious, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities

Independently manage the PPRC biospecimen repository.
Receive, accession, organize, process, store, and ship human biospecimens in accordance with approved SOPs and study protocols.
Manage the biospecimen database, including creation and printing of sample labels, scanning, data entry, and maintenance of accurate records.
Perform laboratory processing and assays on human samples, including but not limited to ELISA, RNA isolation, protein isolation and concentration, and other assays as required.
Coordinate with clinical research teams to facilitate the transport of biospecimens between clinical and laboratory locations.
Track studies, laboratory supplies, and research equipment.
Maintain inventories, coordinate purchasing activities, assist with budget monitoring, and identify cost-containment opportunities.
Ensure compliance with institutional, regulatory, and study-specific requirements related to human biospecimen handling.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.
Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.