Research Specialist A/B (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics)

Description

Job Responsibilities

• Bacterial and eukaryotic cell culture
• Protein expression, extraction and purification; Western blot analysis
• Subcellular fractionation, including nuclei isolation from human and animal tissue samples
• Sample preparation for mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing
• Analysis of proteomics and genomics data, including statistical evaluation and data visualization, using R or Python
• Attend and present results at lab meetings, departmental and institute seminars, and workshops, participate in research discussions and contribute to writing, editing, and literature reviews for ongoing projects
• Order reagents and supplies, maintain lab equipment, and manage documentation for projects as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Research Specialist A:

The Research Specialist A will contribute to research operations and basic laboratory maintenance duties. They will learn and apply a variety of experimental approaches and will be responsible for generating, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data. The Research Specialist A will work closely with the Principal Investigator and other team members, contributing to ongoing lab projects while also taking an active role in developing and leading their own research initiatives. They will participate in scientific discussions, lab meetings, and other relevant events. Additionally, the Research Specialist will assist with managing day-to-day laboratory maintenance tasks to ensure the efficient operation of the lab.

Qualifications

Research Specialist A

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Research Specialist B:

The Research Specialist B will undertake the duties and responsibilities outlined for the Research Specialist A position, with the additional expectation of possessing technical skills relevant to the position and being able to independently perform certain methods, techniques, and/or data analysis. Hands-on experience in the following areas will be considered a plus but is not mandatory: bioinformatics, mammalian tissue culture, genome editing, protein biochemistry, or next-generation sequencing approaches.

Qualifications

Research Specialist B:

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Research Specialist B:

The Research Specialist B will undertake the duties and responsibilities outlined for the Research Specialist A position, with the additional expectation of possessing technical skills relevant to the position and being able to independently perform certain methods, techniques, and/or data analysis. Hands-on experience in the following areas will be considered a plus but is not mandatory: bioinformatics, mammalian tissue culture, genome editing, protein biochemistry, or next-generation sequencing approaches.

Qualifications

Research Specialist B:

Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$44,500.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

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• Tuition: 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.

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• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: 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. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: 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.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

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• Flexible Work Hours:Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: 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.

• Adoption Assistance: 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.

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