Research Specialist A

The individual will be joining a dynamic community of microbiologists, immunologists, and cell biologists, and work alongside basic and physician-scientists at all levels. This is a full-time onsite position.

Requirements

• Provide experimental support for laboratory studies, including cell culture, ELISA, and flow cytometry.
• Assist with mouse colony management, including ear tagging, tail snipping, weaning, and genotyping.
• Support other lab members with ongoing experiments and general laboratory operations.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans.
• 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: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance.
• 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.