Biobank Research Specialist (B/C) - Aging & NHP Samples

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Flexible work hours

Zusammenfassung

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Research Specialist B/C to manage biobank operations, tissue processing, and data management for a multi-site NIA U19 project. Responsibilities include organ dissection, sample handling, QC testing, and training students and staff in LIMS procedures.

The role emphasizes precision, workflow coordination across Penn and partner sites, and adherence to regulatory documentation. A BS and related experience are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with cryogenic biological shipping and IATA/DOT compliance is preferred or willingness to obtain it within six months.
• Experience with a LIMS, biobank database, or 2D-barcoding workflow; familiarity with RNA/DNA extraction, PBMC isolation, plasma processing, and molecular QC methods.

Aufgaben

• Conduct laboratory research and biobank operations including organ dissection, tissue aliquoting, blood-product processing, and QC testing.
• Coordinate storage, shipping, and data entry across multi-site collaborations with strict chain-of-custody records.
• Train and supervise students and staff on sample handling and LIMS procedures; support project management and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory skills

Tissue processing

LIMS

Biobank operations

Data management

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science

Tools

CayoHub

LIMS

Jobbeschreibung

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Research Specialist B/C to manage biobank operations, tissue processing, and data management for a multi-site NIA U19 project. Responsibilities include organ dissection, sample handling, QC testing, and training students and staff in LIMS procedures.

The role emphasizes precision, workflow coordination across Penn and partner sites, and adherence to regulatory documentation. A BS and related experience are required.