Research Specialist B: Molecular Diagnostics & PCR

University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA, is seeking a Research Specialist B to perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples, including PCR and sequencing. You will accession, process, and finalize results using a computer-based LIMS, and participate in trainings while maintaining QA standards in a BSL-2+ setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with 1–2 years of experience, strong communication, and computer skills, and is grant-funded in the School of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with 1–2 years' experience or equivalent.
• PCR testing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform real-time PCR and sequencing assays for avian and mammalian pathogens.
• Accession, record, and finalize cases in the LIMS.
• Prepare samples for diagnostic testing.
• Perform QA tasks for molecular testing and virus isolation.
• Conduct molecular testing on samples.
• Maintain clean, organized work area in a BSL-2+ facility.
• Participate in trainings and proficiency testing.

Skills

PCR testing

Sequencing

Real-time PCR

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA, is seeking a Research Specialist B to perform diagnostic testing on avian and mammalian samples, including PCR and sequencing. You will accession, process, and finalize results using a computer-based LIMS, and participate in trainings while maintaining QA standards in a BSL-2+ setting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with 1–2 years of experience, strong communication, and computer skills, and is grant-funded in the School of