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    Research Specialist A - Philadelphia, United States - Trustees of University of Pennsylvania

    Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
    Trustees of University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Description

    The Research Specialist A will perform a broad range of vascular and immune experiments as well as mouse work. The methods will include animal model development and characterization (animal handling, phenotyping, crossing, and surgery), vascular experiments (injecting mice with tracers and harvesting organs to determine vascular function), immune experiments (flow cytometry, ELISA, immunofluorescence, etc), and evaluating neuropsychiatric phenotypes (behavior). The Principal Investigator and current lab personnel will design experiments with the applicant, but the Research Specialist will be expected to troubleshoot these procedures as needed. The Research Specialist will also keep accurate notebooks, perform data analysis, and assist in publication preparation.

    This position is contingent upon grant funding.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Work with mouse models of neuropsychiatric disease and neuroinflammation.
  • Perform organ harvest, preparation for histopathological analysis, preparation of single cell suspensions for flow cytometry.
  • Maintain mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping and characterization.
  • Bio-distribution experiments (injecting mice with tracers to determine vascular function)
  • Perform in vitro culture of endothelial and murine cells.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in one of the following fields: Biology, Cell Biology, immunology, Neuroscience or other related fields.
  • 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Up to 3 years of experience preferred.

    • Job Location - City, State

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Department / School

    School of Veterinary Medicine

    Pay Range

    $36, $50,000.00 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

  • 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.
  • Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. 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. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  • 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. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  • 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.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • 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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