Research Specialist D

Requirements

• Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Preferred:
• The ideal candidate for this job will have prior senior research specialist experience and/or laboratory management experience, as well as experience working with laboratory research animals.
• 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 children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• 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.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provid

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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 This is a position for a Senior Research Specialist, who will work with an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the School of Medicine. The laboratory studies the immune system, emerging infectious diseases, and rare rheumatic diseases. A major focus of the laboratory is understanding how proteins called interferons regulate immune responses. Many of the experiments performed in the laboratory involve animal models of human disease, including studies of viruses and animals that have mutations in genes that encode viral nucleic acid sensors. Job Description Job Responsibilities Isolation of infected tissues from mice, genotyping of mice, and performing mutagenesis, quantitative PCR and transient transfection assays. Cloning and molecular biology techniques. Isolation and culture of primary cells, preparation of virus stocks, virus infections of primary cells and mice. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions. Preparing reagents, maintaining records, and general lab duties. Perform additional laboratory management and other duties as assigned Position Contingent Upon Funding

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