Research Specialist C

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $57,500.00 - $70,000.00 annual rate; bonus/e...
Wet bench lab histopathology techniques
Immunohistochemical and rna-based experiments
Digital image analysis of histopathological images
This senior research specialist position integrates wet lab human brain histopathology with dry lab digital image analysis to develop tissue-validated biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease

Job Summary

  • This senior research specialist position integrates wet lab human brain histopathology with dry lab digital image analysis to develop tissue-validated biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease.
  • The role requires performing and supervising immunohistochemical and RNA-based experiments on human brain tissues while maintaining inventory of tissue and whole-slide images.
  • The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits, generous retirement plans, and flexible work hours.

Matching Summary

This senior research specialist position integrates wet lab human brain histopathology with dry lab digital image analysis to develop tissue-validated biomarkers for neurodegenerative disease.

Salary

Base: $57,500.00 - $70,000.00 Annual Rate; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, and retirement plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wet bench lab histopathology techniques
  • Immunohistochemical and RNA-based experiments
  • Digital image analysis of histopathological images
  • Specimen preparation fixation embedding sectioning
  • Basic computing and database management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience supervising junior lab members
  • Inventory management of tissue and images
  • Budgeting for supply orders and equipment maintenance
  • Shipment coordination to collaborators

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree required
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Background checks may be required after conditional offer

Work Rights

Not specified

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