Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Background in data analysis.
Experience designing data collection protocols and working with plants and/or microbes is strongly preferred but not required.
Experience mentoring students workers is strongly preferred.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
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 ass
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
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
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
The successful candidate will contribute to independent and collaborative research projects involving plant-microbe interactions, molecular biology, and greenhouse and growth chamber experiments. The person in this position will be responsible for diverse activities including but not limited to: running growth chamber and greenhouse experiments; caring for live plants and microbes; collecting, entering, and curating data; performing molecular lab work (e.g. DNA extraction); ordering supplies; supervising and mentoring undergraduates; training new lab members; and managing day-to-day operations. Applicants should have prior research experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a background in data analysis. To be successful in this role, one has to be extremely organized, have a keen attention to detail, be efficient in record keeping, be patient and an excellent communicator, and be a hard worker. Experience designing data collection protocols, mentoring students, and working with plants and/or microbes is strongly preferred.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Drive a research project: collect, analyze and interpret data, and present results at lab meetings
Caring for live plants and microbial cultures
Performing DNA extractions and other molecular lab techniques
Support the general operations of the lab through ordering supplies, organizing lab items, and maintaining shared spaces
Training and supervising undergraduate lab members
Assisting with manuscript preparation
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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