Research Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Research Assistant/Associate, Biotech Research
Research Specialist
This position supports the research and teaching responsibilities associated with the laboratory of Dr. K. Boesze-Battaglia.
Responsibilities/
Duties include:
- Conduct treatment of iRPE and analyze outputs relevant to experimentation including immunocytochemistry, western blot, microscopy, qPCR, etc.
- Carry out in vivo experimentation including breeding of animals, genotyping, tissue harvest and tissue sectioning.
- Manage tissue culture of primary iPSC retinal pigment epithelial cells (iRPE) and primary RPE
- Analyze data, draw preliminary interpretations and applying statistical methods.
- Provide training and mentorship to students in the laboratory
- Contribute to design of experiments to assess mechanisms of RPE metabolic regulation and lipoprotein secretion
- Maintain a notebook associated with research activities
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Dental Medicine
Pay Range
$58,506.00 - $80,000.00 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.
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