Research Specialist B

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Comprehensive health care

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for a Research Specialist B to perform a variety of molecular biology experiments and assist the PI with wet-lab setup and lab logistics. The role is contingent on grant funding and requires a Bachelor of Science with 1–2 years of related experience.

Position is based in the Perelman School of Medicine and offers competitive benefits. Responsibilities include experimental work, stock management, and contributing to manuscripts

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct molecular cloning, cell culture, and genome editing and genome regulation experiments in immortalized cells and primary cells.
• Conduct in vitro experiments including flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA.
• Perform in vivo experiments in mouse models, including handling, injections, surgeries, and behavioral or physiological assessments.
• Maintaining laboratory stocks, ordering reagents, and ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and animal care protocols.
• Assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Genome editing

Flow cytometry

qPCR

ELISA

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Flow cytometer

PCR machine

ELISA reader

Job description

Research Specialist B

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, and recreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Research Specialist B

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist B

Job Description Summary

Perform experiments using a variety of techniques. The positionrequires assisting the principal investigator with wet-up of newlaboratory space, including ordering, set-up and maintenance ofsupplies and equipment, and assistance with transfer of laboratoryprotocols, laboratory website, and other new lab logistics asneeded.

Position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting molecular cloning, cell culture, and genome editing and genome regulation experiments in immortalized cells and primary cells.
• Conducting in vitro experiments including flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA. Preference given to candidates with prior familiarity with these tools.
• Performing in vivo experiments in mouse models, including handling, injections, surgeries, and behavioral or physiological assessments, with preference given to candidates with prior animal research experience.
• Maintaining laboratory stocks, ordering reagents, and ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety and animal care protocols.
• Assisting in the preparation of scientific manuscripts, grant proposals, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience orequivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.

Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$50,875.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements 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, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• 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.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• 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.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

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.