Translational Research Specialist - Biomarker Studies

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Upper Paxton Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Time away from work

Wellness programs

Professional development

Discounts and services

Flexible work hours

Adoption assistance

Job summary

The Lee Laboratory in the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Research Specialist A to assist in translational studies developing biomarkers in kidney disease.

The Research Specialist will interact directly with patients to discuss informed consent, coordinate specimen collections, administer questionnaires, and input data into databases, processing stool, blood, urine, and other specimens for storage while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 1 years of related experience in research.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields.
• Preferred: Some prior experience in biomedical research.
• Preferred: Strong work ethic and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with patients to discuss informed consent and to consent them into translational studies
• Coordinating specimen collections with patients and collecting their specimens in outpatient and inpatient settings
• Administering questionnaires to patients enrolled in the translational studies
• Processing stool, blood, urine, and other biological specimens for storage in the laboratory
• Performing molecular biology experiments (such as PCR and DNA sequencing) and biochemistry/protein experiments (such as ELISA) on the biological specimens
• Inputting demographical, clinical, and specimen characteristics into databases
• Analyzing generated data and summarizing work for manuscript submission
• Providing training and mentorship to students and other research staff
• General lab management and ordering lab supplies
• Perform additional experiments/duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields

Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 1 years of related experience

Job description

The Lee Laboratory in the Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, is seeking a Research Specialist A to assist in translational studies developing biomarkers in kidney disease.

The Research Specialist will interact directly with patients to discuss informed consent, coordinate specimen collections, administer questionnaires, and input data into databases, processing stool, blood, urine, and other specimens for storage while