Research Specialist A (Department of Neurosurgery)

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.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 Title

Research Specialist A (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development. Daily management of laboratory tool, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables. Closely collaborates with Senior Research Specialists and Principal Investigator (PI) on experimental/clinical work set ups in accordance to established protocols.

Job Description

Will conduct research and provide technical support to several projects developing novel, small molecule based and immunotherapy based, therapeutics against low grade diffuse gliomas using both in vivo and in vitro molecular biology and immunology tools. The position requires basic knowledge of molecular biology and immunology. Responsibilities include: orthotopic brain tumoring in mouse, maintaining a mouse colony, genotyping, immunohistochemistry of brain tissue, data analysis, assistance with flow cytometry, and proteomic and gene expression analysis experiments. Additional responsibilities include harvesting and maintaining mammalian tissue culture, maintenance of brain tumor bank, organization and maintenance of laboratory logs, data curation and backup, and laboratory maintenance. Ability to keep accurate records and excellent organizational skills are essential. We are looking for a creative, friendly and responsible individual. Further, technology development and troubleshooting will be expected as well as independently planning experiments with minimal oversight. 

Position contingent upon funding.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.