Research Specialist A / Laboratory Technician

About the role

The laboratory of Dr. Frederick Chris Bennett in the Department of Psychiatry is looking for a research specialist to join our basic neuroscience and immunology laboratory, to study a pediatric neurodegenerative disease and develop novel cell therapies to treat neurodegeneration. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a wide array of in vivo, in vitro, and molecular techniques, contribute to cutting-edge research, and help advance the frontiers of neuroimmunology.

The Bennett lab values a supportive and collaborative environment. Former trainees mentored by Dr. Bennett have earned publication authorship and successfully transitioned to graduate/medical schools and industry positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in vivo experiments, ranging from cellular transplantation, tissue sample collection, dissection, and cell isolation
• Conduct experiments to interrogate gene and protein expression, including by immunostaining, microscopy, flow cytometry, RNAscope, and RNAseq
• Maintain sterile in vitro cell culture practices and perform cell sorting by FACS
• Genetic engineering using molecular cloning techniques (DNA preparation, PCR, ligation, and transformation), CRISPR/Cas9
• Manage mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping
• Prepare stock solutions, aliquot reagents, monitor supplies, autoclave solutions, and maintain biosafety compliance records
• Contribute to general laboratory organization and inventories (as part of a team doing this)
• Keep detailed records of experimental work in a lab notebook
• Analyze flow cytometry, and imaging data
• Represent analyzed data in the form of figures
• Participate in lab journal club and present research progress in lab meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay

$44,500.00 - $50,000.00 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.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition
• Retirement
• Time Away from Work
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Wellness and Work-life Resources
• University Resources
• Flexible Work Hours
• Penn Home Ownership Services
• Adoption Assistance