Research Specialist B/C/D
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Biomedical Science
Research Specialist B/C/D
The Research Specialist B will extract metabolites from a variety of biological matrices, perform targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics assays, and carry out data analysis requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, the Research Specialist B will assist the Director with establishing new metabolomics assays, instrument maintenance, ordering chemicals and supplies, and maintain laboratory safety.
The Research Specialist C will extract metabolites from a variety of biological matrices, perform targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics assays, and carry out data analysis requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, the Research Specialist C will assist the Director with establishing new metabolomics assays, instrument maintenance, ordering chemicals and supplies, and maintain laboratory safety. In addition, the Research Specialist C will independently develop new methods with minimal oversight and assist the Core Director with project management.
The Research Specialist D will extract metabolites from a variety of biological matrices, perform targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics assays, and carry out data analysis requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, the Research Specialist D will assist the Director with establishing new metabolomics assays, instrument maintenance, ordering chemicals and supplies, and maintain laboratory safety. In addition, the Research Specialist D will assist the Director with the overall operation of the lab and provide training and supervision of lab technicians, undergraduate and graduate students.
Additional responsibilities include contributing text and data for journal submissions, participating in meetings with research professors to design metabolomics experiments and analyze data, and independently develop new metabolomics assays and make improvements to existing assays.
Job Location - City, State:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School:
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range: $50,875.00 - $82,000.00 Annual Rate
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
- Tuition
- Retirement
- Time Away from Work
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Wellness and Work-life Resources
- Professional and Personal Development
- University Resources
- Discounts and Special Services
- Flexible Work Hours
- Penn Home Ownership Services
- Adoption Assistance
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