Research Specialist A

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

This hire will be responsible for animal care and maintenance, genotyping, western blotting, and behavioral experiments focusing on the mechanisms of drug addiction. The primary responsibility will be for the lab's mouse colony.

What You Will Do

The candidate will participate in mouse experiments related to drug addiction mechanisms, administer medications/drugs, observe daily responses to treatment, input data into Excel, and create figures in PowerPoint. The candidate will also help with biochemistry experiments, including western blotting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The candidate should be trained in colony management, including scheduled matings, genotyping, and management of cage census and colony database. The candidate will also contribute to the overall lab maintenance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science
  • 0 to 1 year of experience
  • Experience working with animals strongly preferred

Benefits

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