Research Specialist A/B

About the Role

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Specialist to support project objectives through routine experiments and research activities. This role involves data collection, preparation of materials, maintenance of research tools, and management of project documentation for accuracy, compliance, and timely completion. This position is contingent upon funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Specialist A:
• Conduct routine experiments and research activities under close supervision.
• Contribute to data collection, experiments, or studies.
• Prepare materials and maintain research tools or resources.
• Assist in managing project documentation and processes.
• Drive a research project: collect, analyze, and interpret data; present data at group meetings.
• Assist in the general running of the lab, including ordering, receiving items, and maintaining lab organization.
• Research Specialist B:
• 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.
• Assist with the transfer of laboratory protocols, laboratory website, and other new lab logistics.
• Perform laboratory purchasing, including obtaining quotes and selecting optimally priced laboratory reagents.
• Conduct laboratory research, troubleshoot problems, analyze data, design new research experiments.
• Prepare research publications and presentations.
• Participate in lab management and 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience conducting experiments and research activities.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience with laboratory purchasing and reagent selection.
• Experience with lab management, organization, and maintenance of equipment and protocols.
• Research Specialist B requires the ability to train and supervise other lab members.
• Research Specialist B requires the ability to provide scientific and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Research Specialist A:
• Bachelor of Science.
• 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Research Specialist B:
• Bachelor of Science.
• 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.