Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for a Temporary Employee in the Department of OBGYN. The role supports the Simpkins laboratory in developing preclinical models of ovarian and uterine cancers, with hands-on training in translational cancer research.

Responsibilities include cell line and organoid maintenance, routine experiments, data collection, and collaboration with senior staff to advance gynecologic oncology projects.

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

Learn new lab techniques

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Tools

Cell culture

Organoid culture

Viability assays

Job description

Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

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 to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award fromForbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

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

Temporary Employee (Department of OBGYN)

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Simpkins laboratory aims to develop and apply preclinicalmodels of ovarian and uterine cancers for the evaluation ofpromising future therapeutic strategies in these cancers. In thisrole, the researcher will assist with the generation, maintenance,and characterization of patient-derived and cell-line-based modelsand support laboratory experiments testing novel therapeuticapproaches. The position is designed to provide hands-on trainingin translational cancer research while supporting ongoing projectsfocused on gynecologic malignancies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of ovarian and uterine cancer celllines and organoids
• Support routine laboratory experiments, including cell culture,organoid culture, drug treatment and viability assays, and sampleprocessing
• Assist with data collection, documentation, and preliminaryanalyses under supervision
• Work closely with senior laboratory members, trainees, and theprincipal investigator to advance ongoing translational gynecologiconcology projects
• Learn and apply new laboratory techniques as needed forassigned projects
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to discussionof experimental planning and results

*Position contingent upon continued funding*

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new laboratory techniques with appropriatesupervision and training.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate experimental records and followestablished protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based academicresearch 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 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

A background check 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.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACAguidelines.