Research Specialist: Molecular & Cellular Lab

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending

Tuition benefits

Generous retirement plans

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness and work-life resources

University resources and discounts

Résumé du poste

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Specialist A to support experiments on the physiology of nuclear hormone receptors in mouse models. The role involves daily mouse handling, genotyping, tracking colonies, body weight measurements, and blood collection.

It also covers lab techniques such as Western blotting, cell culture, and molecular cloning with data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Prior experience with Western blotting, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, PCR and Q-PCR is desired.
• Can work independently with strong communication, multitasking, reliability and organization.

Responsabilités

• Perform mouse husbandry, including genotyping, and keep detailed records of mouse colonies.
• Perform mouse body weight measurements and collecting blood samples.
• Carry out and troubleshoot experiments (e.g., Western blotting, cell culture, DNA/RNA extraction, molecular cloning, PCR, Q-PCR, ChIP).
• Keep a detailed lab notebook.
• Data analysis and oral and written presentation of results.
• Perform routine lab duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Genotyping

Mouse handling

Record keeping

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor of Science

Outils

Western blotting

Cell culture

DNA/RNA extraction

Molecular cloning

PCR

Q-PCR

Description du poste

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Specialist A to support experiments on the physiology of nuclear hormone receptors in mouse models. The role involves daily mouse handling, genotyping, tracking colonies, body weight measurements, and blood collection.

It also covers lab techniques such as Western blotting, cell culture, and molecular cloning with data analysis and reporting.