Job Details

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Position Number: 7138816
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

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Posted Job Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The Mainigi Laboratory in the Penn Center for Women's Health and Reproductive Medicine is looking for a summer student to help bridge the time between our current technician leaving (end of May) and our new hire starting.
The student will work on several projects related to the uterine environment and its role in the establishment of very early pregnancy. Projects will involve the isolation of human tissue samples. The student will have experience in cell culture and molecular biology, and will work with the guidance of a senior lab member.
The student will be required to assist in acquiring and processing of human tissue samples, maintaining cell lines and
performing standard molecular biology and biochemical techniques.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Acquire, process and store human tissue samples
Cell culture of multiple cell lines: Thaw, maintain and freeze different cell lines
Perform Molecular Biology Techniques: qRT-PCR, prepare samples for flow staining
Perform immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence and microscopy

Required Qualifications

Experience with cell culture
Experience with basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR)

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Word, Excel
Proficiency with PRISM

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$7.25 - $15.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A background check may be 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 and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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