Research Specialist A at The University of Pennsylvania

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University Overview 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 has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Research Specialist A Job Profile Title Research Specialist A Job Description Summary The Laboratory Manager is the single operational hub of the Li Laboratory (Department of Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine), a group supporting multiple active NIH-funded projects. The position is responsible for the functions that every member of the lab depends on but no individual investigator or trainee is positioned to own: purchasing and inventory; tracking expenditures against grant budgets; maintaining IACUC, EHRS and other compliance documentation and training records; equipment service and maintenance; onboarding, training and day-to-day direction of technicians, students and temporary workers; and coordination with departmental business, facilities and animal-care staff. Without a dedicated manager these responsibilities fall to the PI and trainees, whose effort is committed to the funded aims. The position is critical because it is what allows the lab's research staff to execute those aims safely, compliantly and on schedule. Job Description Job Responsibilities Maintaining cell stock and perform cellular/molecular experiments Purchasing and inventory Equipment service and maintenance Onboarding, training and day-to-day direction of technicians, students and temporary workers Attendance of lab meetings Perform additional duties as required. Qualifications Bachelor of Science and 2 to 3 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. ** Position is contingent upon funding** Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $45,278.00 - $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. Equal Opportunity Statement 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 . Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University