What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist - Bioengineering - Penn Engineering position at The University of Pennsylvania?
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 - Bioengineering - Penn Engineering
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary
Penn Engineering's world-acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories and highly interdisciplinary curricula offer an experience that is unparalleled. Innovation and technology drive every program and transform the fundamentals of what future engineers are learning. http : / / www.seas.upenn.edu /
The primary role of the Research Specialist is to perform molecular assays for concussion diagnostic tests and changes in the brain during concussion recovery. Is responsible for working with collaborating laboratories to learn new methods, performing technically complex experiments, data acquisition and analysis, and maintains data records. Participate in the writing of funding proposals, abstracts and papers.
Position is contingent on continued funding.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Perform biofluid testing and molecular assays.
- Collect, analyze and interpret data, identify options for future studies, present summaries, and prepare reports of the findings.
- Maintain data log books, protocol books, inventory of lab supplies, and general maintenance of equipment.
- Perform routine lab jobs (such as autoclaving supplies, stocking supplies).
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, good organizational and communication skills, good work ethic; ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Preferred : Lab experience handling in cell culture, microbiology, molecular biology or physiology, experience tabulating and plotting data with Excel. Computer programming experience preferred.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Pay Range
43,888.00 - $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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be 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
Salary : $43,888 - $50,000
