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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist D
Job Description Summary
The candidate will conduct independent basic research to understand the mechanisms that control fat tissue development and function. The candidate will also oversee laboratory management including purchasing, maintaining equipment, overseeing. While not required, the ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. with expertise in cellular and molecular biology, cell culture and genetic approaches (gene editing, cloning, etc). Expertise with adipose cell culture models including 3T3-L1, brown fat cells, 10T1/2 cells and primary adipose-derived stem cells is desired. The candidate should be well versed in transcriptomics and cistromics, as well as the bioinformatics tools required to analyze the complex datasets generated from these approaches. Job contingent upon continued funding,
Job Description
Initiate, contribute and manage development of multiple projects at direction of Principal Investigator. Leads research team to design and conduct qualitative research, instrument development projects which includes proposal development, research design, data collection, survey design, qualitative analyses, and report writing, to name a few. Develops literature, reports, manuscripts and publications to drive funding opportunities. Develops relationships with existing and potential funders, research partners, research sites, regulatory offices and affiliated organizations as part of stakeholder management. Responsible to train and supervise staff, interface with existing postdoctoral fellows and students in the laboratory. Develop and implement all safety procedures in the lab including drafting and implementing new SOPs and protocols for general laboratory practices, in compliance with Safety regulations. Close partnership with Principal Investigator to ensure success of all researches/clinical studies.
Qualifications Master's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience in research, project and people management or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. PhD preferred.
Working Conditions Office, Library, Computer Room; Requires extensive safety
Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$50,684.00 - $91,232.00
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Internal Number: JR00017948
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Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
