Research Specialist A/B (Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics)

About the role

The Tvardovskiy Lab at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a highly motivated and well-organized individual with a strong interest in mass spectrometry and/or epigenetic research.

Responsibilities

• Bacterial and eukaryotic cell culture
• Protein expression, extraction and purification; Western blot analysis
• Subcellular fractionation, including nuclei isolation from human and animal tissue samples
• Sample preparation for mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing
• Analysis of proteomics and genomics data, including statistical evaluation and data visualization, using R or Python
• Attend and present results at lab meetings, departmental and institute seminars, and workshops, participate in research discussions and contribute to writing, editing, and literature reviews for ongoing projects
• Order reagents and supplies, maintain lab equipment, and manage documentation for projects as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Research Specialist A: Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Research Specialist B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Dedication
• Ability to efficiently multi-task

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Pay

$44,500.00 - $57,335.40 Annual Rate

Schedule

Not specified