Research Specialist B/C/D

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

About the Role

The Research Specialist 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. Responsibilities vary by level:

• Research Specialist B: Assists the Director with establishing new metabolomics assays, instrument maintenance, ordering chemicals and supplies, and maintaining laboratory safety.
• Research Specialist C: In addition to B-level duties, independently develops new methods with minimal oversight and assists the Core Director with project management.
• Research Specialist D: In addition to C-level duties, assists the Director with overall lab operation, provides training and supervision of lab technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, contributes to journal submissions, participates in meetings with research professors to design experiments, and independently develops new assays.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of biological fluids and tissues for LC/MS metabolomics experiments.
• Targeted and untargeted LC/MS metabolomics analysis of biological extracts.
• Analysis of LC/MS metabolomics data and generation of reports.
• Ordering supplies and maintaining lab organization.
• Lab maintenance and safety.
• Establishing new metabolomics assays (Specialist C and D).
• Project management (Specialist C and D).
• Training and supervising lab technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and post-docs (Specialist D).
• Participating in meetings with research professors to design experiments, review data, and contribute to manuscripts (Specialist D).
• Independently developing new metabolomics methods and improving existing methods (Specialist D).

Qualifications

• Research Specialist B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Research Specialist C: Bachelor of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Research Specialist D: Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Pay

Salary offers range from $50,875.00 to $82,000.00 annually, based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the position. Market data and internal peer comparisons are also considered.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition Assistance: Exceptional tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement Plans: Generous pre-tax or Roth retirement savings options with a variety of investment choices through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations, personal affairs, and recovery from illness or injury.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services at home, in the community, or in a nursing facility. New hires are not subject to underwriting requirements.
• Wellness and Work-Life Resources: Programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources to advance personal and professional growth.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities (many free or discounted for employees and families).
• Discounts and Special Services: Savings on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cellular plans, movie tickets, theme parks, and more. Discounts on new cars from Ford and General Motors.
• Flexible Work Hours: Creative approaches to work schedules, locations, and job structures to promote work-life balance.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loans for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified adoption expenses (e.g., travel, court fees) for up to two adoptions per household.