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Research Specialist a

3 months ago


Philadelphia, United States University of Pennsylvania Full time

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 (Department of Cardiovascular Medicine)

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The Research Specialist for the Perelman School of Medicine Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery will coordinate activities between the laboratories of, Dr. Kenneth Margulies (Penn-Medicine), Dr. Mark Oyama (Penn Vet) and Dr. Robert Levy (Principal Investigator of the NIH project funding the Penn subcontract, CHOP-Cardiology) to facilitate translational heart valve disease research studies. The individual will work closely with Principal Investigators and associated researchers on this NIH supported project concerned with serotonin mechanisms that contribute to the progression of heart valve disease. The Research Specialist will collaborate with clinical cardiothoracic research teams at Penn and CHOP and animal research teams at the Penn Vet School.

**Job Description**:
This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Job Responsibilities
- Consenting patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery for research studies
- Collection, processing, recording in databases and storage of surgical heart valve specimens obtained from the operating room
- Organize storage of valve specimens and blood samples in a biobank storage facility
- Data extraction from patient charts and data entry into a research database that is directly associated with the heart valve biobank.
- Preparation of biological samples (including blood and tissue specimens) for research use
- Prepare concise quarterly updates on the procurement and utilization of specimens and data.”
- Facilitate communication and coordination among researchers at multiple institutions
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Background in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Experience working with recruiting patients to donate tissue for research studies; familiarity with patient charts, patient demographics and clinical information
- Computing skills including maintaining databases, word processing, and elementary statistics
- Strong communication and record keeping skills
- Familiarity and experience with the following laboratory techniques: processing clinical samples, histology, cell culture, immunoassays, and data analysis
- Able to present research and scientific data in a professional setting

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Bachelor's in relevant field (biology, chemistry, genetics, etc.) preferred.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$36,368.00 - $57,600.00 Annual Rate

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.