Immunology & Cell Therapy Research Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Research Specialist A/B in the Department of Cancer Biology. The role focuses on synthetic immunology, primary immune cells, and high-throughput approaches to advance cellular immunotherapies for cancer.

You will set up lab protocols, perform cloning, cell culture, flow cytometry, and sequencing library prep under expert mentorship. The ideal candidate has a BS with 0–3 years of related experience, strong communication, and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• 0–3 years of relevant research experience is preferred for the B role.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills are essential.
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive a research project by performing investigative procedures and presenting data at group meetings.
• Collect, record, organize, verify data and prepare charts, graphs, and reports.
• Maintain lab organization, receive items, and generate protocols.
• Engage with scientific literature and participate in group meetings.
• Support broader lab operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Immunology

Molecular biology

DNA cloning

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

DNA assembly (Golden Gate, Gibson)

PCR

Sequencing library prep

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Research Specialist A/B in the Department of Cancer Biology. The role focuses on synthetic immunology, primary immune cells, and high-throughput approaches to advance cellular immunotherapies for cancer.

You will set up lab protocols, perform cloning, cell culture, flow cytometry, and sequencing library prep under expert mentorship. The ideal candidate has a BS with 0–3 years of related experience, strong communication, and organizational