Research Specialist A

Research Specialist A

This position supports the research activities of the Ko Laboratory, including conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and preparing manuscripts for publication. The laboratory studies the immunological mechanisms underlying periodontitis and other oral inflammatory diseases using human tissue–based approaches and animal models.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments using molecular, cellular, and immunological techniques under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Assist with animal studies, including mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, surgical procedures, tissue collection, and phenotypic analyses in accordance with institutional animal care guidelines.
• Process and analyze human tissue specimens, including histology, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and molecular assays.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, protocols, and databases in accordance with good laboratory practices.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and collaborative research activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, monitor reagent inventories, and coordinate ordering of laboratory supplies.
• Contribute to the training and mentoring of students and new laboratory personnel as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

School of Dental Medicine

Pay Range

$45,278.00 - $60,000.00 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:
  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 r 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. 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…