University of Pennsylvania · 3 days ago
Research Specialist B
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Pennsylvania is a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its leadership in education and research. They are seeking a Research Specialist B to support cardiovascular research studies and manage day-to-day operations in the Tschabrunn Lab, contributing to the development of new techniques and independent research projects.
EducationContinuing EducationEdTechInnovation ManagementSTEM EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Provide support during cardiovascular research studies including patient transport, sterile preparation, vascular line management, emergency equipment setup, medication preparation, sample handling, and coordination between surgical, veterinary, anesthesia, and research teams
Write reports and correspondence; maintain research data, procedural records, EMR documentation, anesthesia documents, and laboratory reports while ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Assist with inventory management, ordering supplies, preparing sterile materials, equipment maintenance, and coordinating with vendors and research staff to support daily study operations
Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology
Assist with improving experimental workflows, troubleshooting technical issues, implementing new research equipment and technologies, and refining protocols for cardiovascular and electrophysiology
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
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.
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.
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.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities (libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum and art galleries, and more).
Discounts and Special Services: free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff at arts and cultural centers and museums.
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.
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.
Company
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is an American private Ivy League Research University that excels in producing future leaders.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$81.46MKey Investors
Arnold VenturesThe Humana FoundationNational Science Foundation
2026-07-07Grant
2026-06-30Grant
2024-08-28Grant
Leadership Team
Mark Dingfield
Executive Vice President
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