Additional Information
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes 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, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Research Specialist B
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist B
Job Description Summary
The Tschabrunn Lab in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Research Specialist to join a dynamic and cutting-edge translational research environment. The lab primarily focuses on using clinically relevant large animal models to investigate new cardiovascular therapies, mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, and exploration of various imaging modalities. The lab has active collaborations across the School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania. The Research Specialist will work closely with the PI and rest of the lab members to help execute and develop new techniques, generate data, maintain day-to-day operations and will be given the opportunity to accomplish independent research projects and advance their own education.
Job Description
This position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Job Responsibilities
Provide support during cardiovascular research studies including patient transport, sterile preparation, vascular line management, emergency equipment setup, medication preparation, sample handling, and coordination between surgical, veterinary, anesthesia, and research teams.
Write reports and correspondence; maintain research data, procedural records, EMR documentation, anesthesia documents, and laboratory reports while ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies, preparing sterile materials, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with vendors and research staff to support daily study operations.
Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology.
Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned