Dr. Shelley Berger’s laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist A to join our multidisciplinary team. This person will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Charly Good, a Research Assistant Professor in Cell & Developmental Biology.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Background or interest in cancer biology, molecular biology, genomics.
- Highly motivated and organized, with a good work ethic.
- Ability to sustain independent projects as well as work as a member of a team.
- Follows protocols with attention to detail. Carefully record and organize experiments. Produce accurate and high-quality work. Think creatively to solve problems.
- Excellent skills in communication, organization, and time management. Able to work efficiently
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.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments.
- 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.
