Seale Lab Research Specialist
About The Position
The Seale Lab in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Specialist A to work on a project whose primary aims are employing state-of-the-art technologies to characterize human adipose tissue and skeletal muscle in type 2 diabetes. This researcher will conduct routine experiments and research activities to support project objectives. This will include tissue processing, sample preparation, cell culture assays, molecular assays and data collection/storage. The position will also involve routine lab maintenance tasks, and developing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of deliverables. This position is contingent upon funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to a research project (processing of adipose tissue samples, derivation of cell lines, archiving samples, processing tissues for molecular and functional analyses, histology, data analysis)
- Help in the general running of the lab, including: ordering, receiving items, and maintaining lab organization
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- excellent healthcare and 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 to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- 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.
- 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.
- substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development
- access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries.
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
