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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist A/B (Division of Infectious Diseases)
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
The Weissman lab is seeking a motivated Research Specialist A/B to conduct the experiments targeted at creation of cancer vaccines. The Research Specialist A/B will assist in multiple research projects by carrying out mRNA production and quality control experiments, in vitro and vivo mRNA delivery experiments.
Job Description
Perform mRNA production, purification and quality control assays
Assist in in vivo LNP delivery (mouse) experiments
Assist in flow-cytometry experiments
Analyze data
Research Specialist A: will perform mRNA production, purification, quality control experiments, maintain cancer cell lines, assist in mouse experiments, assist in other experiments as needed, analyze data.
Research Specialist B : In addition to Specialist A duties will perform mouse experiments/work independently.
CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING
Qualifications
• Research Specialist: Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Research Specialist B: Bachelor of Science and 1 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$36,368.00 - $57,600.00 Annual 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
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Location: University City, MO
Posted: Sept. 2, 2024, 8:18 a.m.
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