Wildlife Diagnostics Tech - CWD & ELISA Specialist

University of Pennsylvania; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work hours

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA seeks a Research Specialist A/B to perform diagnostic testing for chronic wasting disease using antigen-capture ELISA. Duties include preparing tissue samples, operating a LIMS, and QA activities, with opportunities to develop new assays during non-peak seasons.

Rabies vaccination is required and shift may include extended days or weekends. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science with 0–2 years of experience; additional lab expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Experience in performing serology and molecular assays is preferred.
• Computer skills and good interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with faculty, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic testing for chronic wasting disease (CWD) using antigen-capture ELISA.
• Prepare fresh and fixed tissue samples and perform all aspects of antigen-capture ELISA for CWD.
• Use a computer-based LIMS for accessioning, resulting, and finalizing cases; perform daily QA activities.
• Develop, validate, and implement new diagnostic assays to support program needs (non-peak season).
• Maintain proficiency in CWD ELISA testing and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.

Skills

Serology

Molecular assays

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Kennett Square, PA seeks a Research Specialist A/B to perform diagnostic testing for chronic wasting disease using antigen-capture ELISA. Duties include preparing tissue samples, operating a LIMS, and QA activities, with opportunities to develop new assays during non-peak seasons.

Rabies vaccination is required and shift may include extended days or weekends. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science with 0–2 years of experience; additional lab expertise in