Research Specialist C

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia, situated on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

About the Role

This position will require performing in vivo experiments designed to support the translation of tumor immunotherapies from the bench to the clinic. The successful applicant will assist in establishing and evaluating leukemic and solid tumor models for testing adoptively transferred genetically engineered T cells for treatment of cancer. All animal work is conducted under approved IACUC protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal procedures such as intravenous injections, intraperitoneal injections, retro-orbital bleedings, tumor measurements, and luminescence imaging.
• Interface with research personnel to ensure documentation of animal procedures and health.
• Process animal organs and blood.
• Perform cell culture.
• Handle general laboratory duties such as receiving, recording, ordering, and maintaining animal supplies.
• Monitor and maintain animal health in coordination with animal facility staff.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Director of the Stem Cell Xenograft Core.
• Work with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to track survival and clinical conditions of the animals.
• Provide general support to the laboratory, including lab maintenance, ordering, and inventory record-keeping.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field and 3 to 5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience with in vivo animal procedures, including intravenous injections and blood sampling.
• Tumor modeling experience is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within established study protocols and communicate clearly with study directors and colleagues.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Perelman School of Medicine

Pay

$58,506.00 - $67,794.79 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.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Tuition assistance for you, your spouse, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement: Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) allowing pre-tax or Roth savings with investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations, personal affairs, 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 (e.g., Penn Museum, Annenberg Center, Penn Relays).
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cellular phone plans, movie tickets, theme parks, and new cars from Ford and General Motors.
• Flexible Work Hours: Creative approaches to work hours, locations, and job structures to promote work-life balance.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loan for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified expenses related to the legal adoption of an eligible child (up to two adoptions per household).