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    Research Scientist - Philadelphia, PA, United States - University of Pennsylvania

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    Staff Scientist (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)
    University Overview

    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.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.

    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.

    Staff Scientist (Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine)
    Research Specialist D

    The purpose of this position is to serve as senior staff scientist in the Human Immunology Core with cost sharing from research grant funding.

    The individual should be highly experienced in the establishment, optimization, validation and performance of complex immunologic assays including multiplex bead arrays and immunophenotyping.

    In addition, experience in antibody engineering, cloning, expression and specificity analysis is needed for this position. Expertise in computational modeling and big data analysis are useful additional skills for this position.

    The individual should also be able to work in a highly collaborative team science environment to support ongoing projects in the laboratory that span basic research.

    The purpose of this position is to perform research to develop and perform high-quality complex immune monitoring assays for the evaluation of immune-mediated diseases, including autoimmune disease, as well as monitoring of therapy.

    The individual should be able to design and execute experiments independently, focusing on B/T cell repertoire profiling, antibody cloning and expression, antibody specificity analysis, molecular modeling, and immunophenotyping.

    Proficiency in basic molecular and cellular immunology techniques such as cloning, cell culture, multidimensional flow cytometry, ELISPOT is expected. Strong scientific communication skills including written reports and PowerPoint presentations are preferred.

    Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

    Preferred Qualifications - A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree and at least 5 years' experience in immunology.

    Experience in a broad range of basic molecular and cellular immunology techniques such as cloning, B and T cell repertoire profiling, multidimensional flow cytometry, ELISPOT is preferred.

    Strong scientific communication skills, both written and oral, are preferred.

    The individual should also be able to work in a highly collaborative team science and core lab environment to support ongoing projects.

    Department / School
    Perelman School of Medicine

    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.

    University Benefits

    Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.

    You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

    You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

    Retirement:
    Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis.


    Long-Term Care Insurance:

    In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility.

    Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

    That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.


    Professional and Personal Development:
    Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

    University Resources:

    As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities.

    Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries.

    There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples.

    As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

    Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.

    Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff.

    You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.


    Flexible Work Hours:
    Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

    Adoption Assistance:

    Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.


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