Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Temporary Employee for the Department of OBGYN to assist with preclinical cancer models, cell lines, and organoids, supporting translational gynecologic oncology projects. The role offers hands-on training while contributing to ongoing experiments under supervision.

You will work with a team of researchers, perform routine assays, maintain records, and help analyze data.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques with supervision and training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based academic research environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, ethical conduct of research, and institutional compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of ovarian and uterine cancer cell lines and organoids.
• Support routine laboratory experiments, including cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatment and viability assays, and sample processing.
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and preliminary analyses under supervision.
• Work closely with senior laboratory members, trainees, and the principal investigator to advance ongoing translational gynecologic oncology projects.
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques as needed for assigned projects.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to discussion of experimental planning and results.

Skills

Lab techniques

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Safety & compliance

Job description

Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Posted Job Title

Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Simpkins laboratory aims to develop and apply preclinical models of ovarian and uterine cancers for the evaluation of promising future therapeutic strategies in these cancers. In this role, the researcher will assist with the generation, maintenance, and characterization of patient-derived and cell-line-based models and support laboratory experiments testing novel therapeutic approaches. The position is designed to provide hands‑on training in translational cancer research while supporting ongoing projects focused on gynecologic malignancies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of ovarian and uterine cancer cell lines and organoids
• Support routine laboratory experiments, including cell culture, organoid culture, drug treatment and viability assays, and sample processing
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and preliminary analyses under supervision
• Work closely with senior laboratory members, trainees, and the principal investigator to advance ongoing translational gynecologic oncology projects
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques as needed for assigned projects
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to discussion of experimental planning and results

*Position contingent upon continued funding*

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques with appropriate supervision and training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and follow established protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based academic research environment.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, ethical conduct of research, and institutional compliance requirements.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly 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 ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization 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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

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), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.