Research Specialist A-01 (Biomedical Sciences) Part-Time
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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A-01 (Biomedical Sciences) Part-Time
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A-01
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated part-time Research Specialist A (34 hours/week) who shares enthusiasm with us and plays an integral role in our stem cell research project. The project is directed towards recreating human gonads and adrenal glands in a dish, which has broad and long-lasting impacts on human reproduction and endocrinology and opens up the new avenues for treatment of infertility and endocrine diseases.
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Website: www.vet.upenn.edu/sasaki-lab
Specifically, the candidate will be immersed in our cell culture and animal experiments, including but not limited to culture of human pluripotent stem cells, animal husbandry, and multiomics analyses. They will also participate in generating scientific hypotheses, experimental design, data analysis and troubleshooting under the guidance of the PI and senior members of the laboratory. The candidate may also help with other experiments, including genotyping, QPCR, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy. Will assists senior level researchers on various supervised research projects within the lab. The Research Specialist A will carry out routine tasks, such as preparation of media and reagents, place orders for supplies, help maintain inventory and place lab equipment in their designated areas at the end of the day. He/she will gather data from experiments, complete data entry and analyze data in collaboration with Principal Investigators and postdoctoral researchers – with the intent of presenting research results in laboratory meetings.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
The candidate must be proficient in cell culture, histologic analysis and handling research animals. A sound understanding of molecular biology techniques is also preferred. The applicant should be detail oriented and skilled at prioritizing tasks and working efficiently with sound scientific reasoning. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, statistics and graphics packages and database/literature software is highly desirable. The individual must be proactive in daily tasks/duties and equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have excellent organizational skills to manage multiple responsibilities and competent to work independently as needed.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
$19.98 – $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, 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
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