University of Pennsylvania · 1 month ago
Research Specialist A/B (Department of Radiology)
HUP
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $57K/yr
0+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious institution known for its leadership in education and research. The Research Specialist A/B will conduct basic experiments, assist in laboratory experiments and clinical studies, and provide technical support for various research projects within the Mach research group.
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Responsibilities
The Research Specialist A plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision
Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development
Daily management of laboratory tool, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables
Closely collaborates with Senior Research Specialists and Principal Investigator (PI) on experimental/clinical work set ups in accordance to established protocols
The main responsibility of this position is to provide technical support for varied research projects within the Mach research group
This primarily includes performing in vitro binding assays and molecular biology techniques
Other functions may include protein production and cell culture maintenance, as well as routine lab organization tasks
All of above responsibilities, plus
Develop and perform metabolite analysis for clinical and nonclinical studies for new PET radiotracers
Establish, maintain and review metabolite data with other researchers
Assist in manuscript preparation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 0-1 year of related experience in research and clinical study methodologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience required for Research Specialist A
Under general supervision, perform a variety of molecular biology techniques, perform radiobinding assays, and maintain cell cultures for Research Specialist A
Assist with lab organization by ordering supplies, maintaining lab stocks, keeping records, and maintaining lab instruments for Research Specialist A
Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for Research Specialist B
Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition
Retirement
Time Away from Work
Long-Term Care Insurance
Wellness and Work-life Resources
Professional and Personal Development
University Resources
Discounts and Special Services
Flexible Work Hours
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Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUS Department of EnergyParent Project Muscular Dystrophy
2024-08-28Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $18M
2022-09-15Grant· $55M
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Executive Vice President
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