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Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
The Research Specialist for the Perelman School of Medicine Department of Cardiology will assist postdoctoral fellows in the Arany lab to carry out molecular studies in cardiovascular metabolism. Procedures may include western blotting, quantitative realtime PCR, mitochondrial respiration studies, and others. Willingness to work with mice is preferred but not required.
Job Description
This position is contingent upon favorable funding.
Job Responsibilities
- Tissue preparation, mitochondrial isolation, and respiration studies.
- Quantitative real-time PCR evaluations of tissue gene expressions.
- Genotyping of mouse DNA by PCR, gel electrophoresis.
- Preparation of tissues and cell cultures for histological processing and other lab duties.
- Mouse husbandry, setting up mating pairs, weaning pups, ear tagging, daily checks of the colony and careful record keeping.
- Western blotting of murine tissue samples, and other molecular biology techniques.
- Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelors in a relevant field preferred ( biology, chemistry, genetics, etc.).
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$44,500.00 - $57,600.00 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.
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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.
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