Employment Type : Full-Time
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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 (Translational Neuroscience)
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
The candidate will be responsible for the following work:
Performing experiments related to organic synthesis, characterization, purification, and basic microbiology assays for assessing their biological functions;
Ordering reagents, plasticware, glassware, equipment and animals (in vivo assays);
Inventory maintenance, lab supplies organization and overall lab management;
Establishing wet lab assays, performing experiments in facilities (characterization and purification), and occasionally assisting in animal models;
Mentoring and assisting new lab members.
Job Description
The candidate must have experience with:
Chemistry techniques (e.g., handling solvents and reagents, small molecules synthesis, solution and solid-phase peptide synthesis, resistance to enzymatic degradation assays, cyclization and conjugation reactions, compounds purification and characterization, including nuclear magnetic resonance, liquid chromatography, gas phase chromatography, mass spectrometry, etc.);
Biophysics techniques (e.g., vesicles and micelles preparation and leakage assays, isothermal titration calorimetry, surface plasmon resonance, circular dichroism and oriented circular dichroism);
Microscopy (e.g., confocal, optical, fluorescent, etc.);
Expertise using graphical design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator or equivalent software).
In addition, the candidate will be occasionally responsible for leading and conducting a wide range of biological tests using antimicrobials compounds. Other techniques necessary for this position include proficiency with the microdilution method for the determination of minimal inhibitory concentration, minimal bactericidal, cytotoxicity assessments against eukaryotic cells mechanisms of action experiments (DNA binding, Laurdan, NPN uptake, OPNG, DiSC3-5 and other mechanism of action assays), multiplex ELISA assays, resistance development assays and synergy of related antimicrobials.
The candidate will be also responsible for discussing data collected by themselves and other lab members and leading/mentoring other lab members when requested.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and 0-1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Position contingent upon funding.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$35,568.00 - $57,600.00
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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 familywhatever 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 excitementand 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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