Research Specialist D (Department of Genetics)
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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.
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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist D (Department of Genetics)
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist D
Job Description Summary
The Research Specialist will work with new long-read DNA and RNA sequencing technologies to investigate the role of genomic structural variation in human disease, perform DNA and RNA sequencing of individuals with unsolved genetic disorders, and collaborate with a diverse group of investigators to design and implement long-read sequencing projects. The successful candidate will be actively involved in development of cutting-edge techniques in next-generation and long-read DNA and RNA sequencing for projects both within the laboratory and with outside collaborators. They will design and implement long-read sequencing projects on the Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) platform, independently perform scientific investigative procedures under limited supervision, and complete assigned tasks on time to achieve tight production deadlines. The successful candidate should have strong multitasking skills and an interest in scientific inquiry on the technical scale in addition to broader thinking.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Contingent upon funding
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$51,824.00 – $78,000.00 Annual 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
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Clinical-Research-Building—5th-Floor/Research-Specialist-C_JR00081405-1
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