Lab Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life

Retirement Plans

Time Away from Work

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Resources

University Resources

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Penn Dental Medicine seeks a part-time Lab Operations Assistant in Philadelphia to support daily lab activities and administrative tasks in the Embree Lab.

Responsibilities include ordering supplies, tracking inventory, coordinating with vendors, maintaining records, and assisting with equipment maintenance, ensuring efficient lab function. The role requires a High School diploma and up to 1 year of experience; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include ordering laboratory supplies and equipment, tracking inventory and shipments, coordinating with vendors and university purchasing offices, maintaining organized records and documentation, scheduling equipment maintenance and service, monitoring routine operational needs, and handling other detail-oriented administrative tasks that keep the laboratory running smoothly.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the research laboratory.
• Performs additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.

Education

High School Grad / GE Degree

0-1 year experience

Job description

Lab Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Posted Job Title

Lab Operations Assistant (Part-Time)

Job Profile Title

Technician, Research Laboratory A

Job Description Summary

The part-time Lab Operations Assistant with The Embree Lab withPenn Dental Medicine ensures lab operations and administrativetasks are managed and efficient for optimal lab function.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include ordering laboratory supplies andequipment, tracking inventory and shipments, coordinating withvendors and university purchasing offices, maintaining organizedrecords and documentation, scheduling equipment maintenance andservice, monitoring routine operational needs, and handling otherdetail-oriented administrative tasks that keep the laboratoryrunning smoothly.
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure theefficient day-to-day functioning of the research laboratory.
• Performs additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintainexpertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsiblestewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its communityexperience.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience orequivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.

This position is contingent upon grant funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range

$15.65 - $20.30 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical,prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurancebenefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.