Research Specialist B

Research Specialist B

The Tschabrunn Lab in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Research Specialist to join a dynamic and cutting-edge translational research environment. The lab primarily focuses on using clinically relevant large animal models to investigate new cardiovascular therapies, mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, and exploration of various imaging modalities. The lab has active collaborations across the School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania.

The Research Specialist will work closely with the PI and rest of the lab members to help execute and develop new techniques, generate data, maintain day-to-day operations and will be given the opportunity to accomplish independent research projects and advance their own education.

Job 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years 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

$50,875.00 - $70,000.00 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:
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