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 ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job TitleResearch Specialist – Bioengineering – Penn EngineeringJob Profile TitleResearch Specialist AJob Description SummaryPenn Engineering’s world-acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and highly interdisciplinary curricula offer an experience that is unparalleled. Innovation and technology drive every program and transform the fundamentals of what future engineers are learning. http://www.seas.upenn.edu/
The Research Specialist will provide high-level administrative and research support. Administrative duties will include managing purchase approvals; ordering and maintaining inventories of lab and office supplies; maintaining stocks of commonly used reagents; maintaining lab safety, including providing regular updates to the lab safety protocols; monitoring equipment and communicating with equipment representatives regarding service and warranties; communicating with and shipping materials to collaborators; managing and overseeing the execution of lab jobs. Research duties will entail assisting in cloning; bacterial, yeast, and mammalian cell culture; protein purification; mouse husbandry and surgery. Candidate must be comfortable in handling mice and be self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision. In addition to performing the tasks listed above, the candidate is highly encouraged to drive a research project forward which will entail planning and troubleshooting experiments as well as collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Research: assist in cloning; bacterial, yeast, and mammalian cell culture; protein purification; mouse husbandry and surgery.
Administrative: manage purchase approvals; order and maintain inventories of lab and office supplies; maintain stocks of commonly used reagents; maintain lab safety, including providing regular updates to the lab safety protocols; monitor equipment and communicate with equipment representatives regarding service and warranties; communicate with and ship materials to collaborators; manage and oversee the execution of lab jobs.
Complete an independent research project.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, preferably in a research lab, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently; excellent time-management and organization skills; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Engineering and Applied SciencePay Range$36,368.00 – $50,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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