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About the Role

Conducts routine experiments and research activities to support project objectives, working under close supervision. Contributes to data collection, experiments, or studies; prepares materials and maintains research tools or resources. Helps manage project documentation and processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Drive a research project (collect, analyze and interpret data, and present data at group meetings)
• Help in the general running of the lab, including ordering, receiving items, and maintaining lab organization
• Perform experiments using a variety of techniques
• Assist the principal investigator with wet-up of new laboratory space, including ordering, set-up and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and assistance with transfer of laboratory protocols, laboratory website, and other new lab logistics as needed
• Conduct laboratory purchasing, including obtaining quotes from sales representatives and selection of optimally priced laboratory reagents
• Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, analyze data, design new research experiments along with research publications, and prepare presentations
• Participate in lab management and help support lab set up and operations, oversee ordering, organization and maintenance of reagents, equipment, and protocols
• Train and supervise other lab members as needed, provide scientific and technical expertise and guidance for other ongoing projects
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for RS-A
• Bachelor of Science and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required for RS-B
• Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made

Location

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science

Salary/Compensations

• $45,278.00 - $57,335.40

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses
• Tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental) with TIAA and Vanguard options
• Substantial time away from work for vacation, personal affairs, illness, or family needs
• Long-term care insurance options
• Wellness and work-life resources
• Professional and personal development resources
• Access to University libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, and art galleries
• Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cars, cellular service, movie tickets, and theme parks
• Flexible work hours and options
• Home ownership assistance program (forgivable loan)
• Adoption assistance reimbursement

About the Company

• The University of Pennsylvania is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.
• It is a historic, Ivy League school consistently ranking among the top 10 universities.
• Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools offering diverse educational opportunities.
• The university is known for its distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.
• Penn has been recognized nationally as one of America’s Best Large Employers.
• The university offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

Equal Opportunity

• The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
• Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.