Lab Tech

Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Generate and maintain mouse models of open angle glaucoma including long term maintenance of a mouse colony; conduct visual functional testing (e.g. optokinetic response and pattern ERG). The PI will train the successful applicant in methods of model generation. Dissect, process, mount/embed, cryosection and immunohistochemical staining of relevant ocular specimens and tissues; imagining and subsequent analysis of stained tissues; image capturing with microscope including live imagining microscopes. Isolation of protein, RNA, and DNA from cultured cells and isolated murine ocular tissues with standard methods for western blot, PCR, sequencing, and ELISA assays. Statistical and image analyses with various programs including Prism; Image J; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Microsoft Excel; and generating presentation slides using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $11.54 Hourly 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
A background check 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

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: 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.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.