Research Specialist B/C

Research Specialist B/C 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 B/C Job Profile Title Research Specialist B Job Description Summary As Research Specialist B in the Baur Lab, take primary responsibility for execution of in vivo and in vitro studies. This includes assisting in writing and implementing protocols, conducting experiments, helping maintain equipment, ordering supplies and animals, performing data collection and analysis, and assisting the laboratory. As Research Specialist C, is expected to work under limited supervision as needed and master technical aspects of laboratory assays, ordering supplies and animals, oversee lab safety, and may supervise a team of 2-3 lab members. Directly perform and analyze assays in rodent models that may include: body composition (NMR; DEXA); CLAMS; treadmill exercise insulin/glucose clamp and radioisotopic tracer kinetics; thermography; BAT thermogenesis; tissue chemistry; ELISA; Glucose and insulin tolerance tests; Mass Spectrometry. Troubleshoot equipment and software issues. Job Responsibilities As Research Specialist B: 1. execution of in vivo and in vitrostudies. This includes assisting in writing and implementing protocols, conducting experiments, helping maintain equipment,ordering supplies and animals, performing data collection and analysis, and assisting the laboratory. Additional duties asassigned. As Research Specialist C: 1. Work independently and master technical aspects of laboratory assays. 2. Directly perform andanalyze assays in rodent models that include body composition (NMR;DEXA); CLAMS; treadmill exercise insulin/glucose clamp andradioisotopic tracer kinetics; thermography; BAT thermogenesis;tissue chemistry; ELISA; Glucose and insulin tolerance tests; MassSpectrometry.

1. May supervise teams of 2-3 and handle administrative ordering,and safety aspects of the laboratory.
2. Aid the PI/Technical Director in interfacing with companies and Penn IT to troubleshoot equipment and software issues.
3. Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications Research Specialist B - Bachelor's of Science preferred and 1to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education andexperience is required. Experience with rodents in a laboratorysetting required. Research Specialist C - Bachelor's of Science, Master's degreepreferred and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combinationof education and experience is required. Experience with rodents ina laboratory setting required. Position is contingent upon funding Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $50,875.00 - $78,481.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered. 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