RESEARCH SPECIALIST A
University of Pennsylvania

Duties: The candidate will act as a histology research specialist and will work on projects analyzing the immune contexture of mouse and human cancer tissues using multiplex imaging and analysis tools. The Research Specialist will collaborate with the laboratory team on various projects. The candidate will be required to work independently, collaboratively, possessing strong writing, presentation and analytical skills. He/She will be responsible for 1) tissue sectioning, 2) assisting in the operation of automated immunostaining procedures, 3) slide scanning and image acquisition, 4) management of image files, 5) image analysis, 6) development of novel image analytical tools and procedures, and 7) development of presentations and reports displaying results of image analyses. The candidate will also be involved as necessary in the analysis of multidimensional flow cytometry and transcriptome analyses. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic/motivation, meticulous organizational skills, solid computational skills, and strong social/communication skills.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Degree in the biological sciences is preferred, but not required. Experience with general techniques in cellular biology, histology, and flow cytometry is preferred. Outstanding computer and communication skills are preferred. Meticulous record keeping skills are essential for this position.

Reference Number: 40-30699

Salary Grade: 024

Employment Type: Exempt

Org: DM-Hematology/Oncology

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Job Family: I-Technical/Professional Research