Job Description

Job Description Summary

This position requires candidates to be able to learn new procedures including tetrad dissection, DNA and protein blotting, fluorescent microscopy, and polymerase chain reaction.

Candidates must be able to prepare buffer solutions, maintain an organized lab notebook, and operate/maintain laboratory equipment including gel scanners, pH meters, balances, thermocycler, and power supplies.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidate must be highly motivated to learn, detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, and to work semi-independently.

Position contingent on funding.
Job Description

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified Research Specialist. A research specialist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kara Bernstein in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics.

We provide a fun, exciting, and interactive atmosphere with great opportunities for scientific advancement. We use live cell imaging, genetics, biochemical, and molecular biologicial approaches to study mechanisms of DNA repair and recombination. This position requires the specialist to be able to learn new procedures including tetrad dissection, DNA and protein blotting, fluorescent microscopy and polymerase chain reaction.

Candidate must be able to learn how to prepare buffer solutions, maintain accurate noteboos, and operate/maintain laboratory equipment including gel scanners, pH meters, balances, thermocycler and power supplies. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are a must. Candidate must be highly motivated to learn, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks and to work semi-independently.

Position contingent on funding.

Qualifications
B.S. in biological science and 0-1 year of experience or an equivalent education and experience required. One to two years of experience working in a laboratory preferred. Preference given to individuals with experience working with S. cerevisiae, biochemistry, or tissue culture.

Working Conditions
Exposure to chemicals

Physical Effort
Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Using tools requiring high dexterity