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Research Specialist D

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025
💰 $76,973/yr($66,000/yr$76,973/yr)

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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 D

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist D

Job Description Summary

The Department of Radiology is looking for an experienced Research Specialist to carry out and direct automation projects supporting the development and application (pre-clinical and clinical) of novel diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, providing expertise in automation engineering, PET image analysis, PET drug manufacturing, therapeutic drug synthesis and related regulatory guidelines as a member of a small, multidisciplinary research group. The position requires hands-on radiolabeling experience using short-lived PET and therapeutic radionuclides such as F18, Ga68, Lu177 and Ac-225 in a GMP or USP 823 environment..

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Radiology is looking for an experienced Research Specialist to carry out and direct automation projects supporting the development and application (pre-clinical and clinical) of novel diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, providing expertise in automation engineering, PET image analysis, PET drug manufacturing, therapeutic drug synthesis and related regulatory guidelines as a member of a small, multidisciplinary research group. The position requires hands-on radiolabeling experience using short-lived PET and therapeutic radionuclides such as F18, Ga68, Lu177 and Ac-225 in a GMP or USP 823 environment.

This position is contingent upon grant funding

Qualifications

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

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$66,000.00 - $76,973.25 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, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external m

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