Research Specialist D

Requirements

• Master of Science and 3 to 5 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
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• 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
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : 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 accoun

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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 D Job Profile Title Research Specialist D Job Description Summary Our group employs its collective, wide-ranging experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering to conduct various research studies focused primarily on lung function and pathology. The successful candidate for this position will take the lead in an ongoing study focused and unilateral lung transplantation subsequent to ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) in a rodent model. In addition to planning and performing the surgical procedure itself, they will perform duties including but not limited to: animal transport to and from the animal housing facility, tail vein injection and intubation, implementation/performance of a small animal EVLP model, as well as post-operative animal care and imaging (both CT and MRI). They will take the lead in researching, drafting and submitting relevant regulatory paperwork, will aid in the creation of manuscripts for publication, and will also supervise and train students and other staff involved in EVLP and transplant studies. Job Description Job Responsibilities Our group employs its collective, wide-ranging experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering to conduct various research studies focused primarily on lung function and pathology. The successful candidate for this position will take the lead in an ongoing study focused and unilateral lung transplantation subsequent to ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) in a rodent model. In addition to planning and performing the surgical procedure itself, they will perform duties including but not limited to: animal transport to and from the animal housing facility, tail vein injection and intubation, implementation/performance of a small animal EVLP model, as well as post-operative animal care and imaging (both CT and MRI). They will take the lead in researching, drafting and submitting relevant regulatory paperwork, will aid in the creation of manuscripts for publication, and will also supervise and train students and other staff involved in EVLP and transplant studies. This position is Contingent upon grant funding

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