Research Specialist

Research Specialist A

The Research Specialist A will be responsible for assisting with the performance of multiple preclinical research studies for the Functional and Metabolic Imaging Group within the Department of Radiology. Our research team employs its collective, wide-ranging experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering to conduct preclinical research focused lung transplant and radiation-induced lung injury in rodent models. For this particular position, the successful candidate will support a senior Research Specialist in assisting graduate students, postdocs, and faculty with animal studies and animal care;

he or she will also assist with other research activities including specimen collection, researching and writing animal protocols, preparing and submitting regulatory documentation, maintaining laboratory space, and ordering supplies.

Position is contingent upon grant funding

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School:
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range: $44,500.00 - $50,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be 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:
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• Tuition:
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• Retirement:
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• 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 family—whatever 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.
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• Professional and Personal Development:
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