Research Specialist A

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year 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
• 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 childre

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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 A Job Profile Title Research Specialist A Job Description Summary The Research Specialist A will be responsible for assisting with the performance of multiple preclinical research studies for the Functional and Metabolic Imaging Group within the Department of Radiology. Our research team employs its collective, wide-ranging experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering to conduct preclinical research focused lung transplant and radiation-induced lung injury in rodent models. For this particular position, the successful candidate will support a senior Research Specialist in assisting graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with animal studies and animal care; he or she will also assist with other research activities including specimen collection, researching and writing animal protocols, preparing and submitting regulatory documentation, maintaining laboratory space, and ordering supplies. Job Description Job Responsibilities The Research Specialist A will be responsible for assisting with the performance of multiple preclinical research studies for the Functional and Metabolic Imaging Group within the Department of Radiology. Our research team employs its collective, wide-ranging experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering to conduct preclinical research focused lung transplant and radiation-induced lung injury in rodent models. For this particular position, the successful candidate will support a senior Research Specialist in assisting graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with animal studies and animal care; he or she will also assist with other research activities including specimen collection, researching and writing animal protocols, preparing and submitting regulatory documentation, maintaining laboratory space, and ordering supplies. Position is Contingent upon grant funding

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