Research Specialist A/B

Requirements

• (A) Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• (B) Bachelor of Science and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• This position is contingent upon grant funding.
• 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 accounts to pay for eligible

Benefits

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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/B Job Profile Title Research Specialist A Job Description Summary The Lab of Dr. Ronald DeMatteo is seeking a full-time Research Specialist. The translational research lab is currently focused on optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This position requires work with mouse models, like husbandry, i.v, i.p, s.c injection and tissue harvesting. Prior mouse experience preferred but not required. This position is well-suited for recent graduate (BS) who is looking for lab experience before moving on to graduate school or medical school. Job Description Job Responsibilities (A): - The Research Specialist A is expected to participate in and perform experiments, data analysis and data presentation under the direct supervision of a senior lab staff. - The Research Specialist A will be involved in tissue acquisition and processing of human and mouse samples. - Other duties include maintaining cell lines, primary cell culturing, performing flow cytometry, western blots, ELISA, DNA, and RNA isolation, keeping inventory and ordering supplies. Job Responsibilities (B): - The Research Specialist B is expected to build on the A level duties and manage laboratory resources, materials, and supplies . - Responsible for conducting autonomous research, overseeing of large mouse colony for research purposes across labs, overseeing the day-to-day function of this NIH, Foundation and Industry funded program. - Ensure experiments are completed on a timely basis, adequate supplies and other resources are available based on current and future expectations, and timelines are established and followed for analyzing data with the overall goal of optimizing the use of immune therapy with molecular therapy to achieve better oncologic outcomes in GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors) research.

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