Temp Extra Worker-Research Specialist A

Temp Extra Worker-Research Specialist A

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Posted Job Title
Temp Extra Worker-Research Specialist A

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Will support sample processing for Molecular platform and NGS platform in TCSL. This individual will also be trained to run qPCR for samples received from clinical trials managed in TCSL and research samples received from collaborating laboratories. Once protocols are established for sequencing library preparation, this individual will be trained for making sequencing libraries. This position is required to support increased sample processing and assay requirements from Molecular and NGS teams due to new clinical trials and additional requests from biotech companies such as American Gene Technologies, Tmunity and Avrobio.

Job Description

Position will support sample processing for Molecular platform and NGS platform in TCSL. This individual will also be trained to run qPCR for samples received from clinical trials managed in TCSL and research samples received from collaborating laboratories. Once protocols are established for sequencing library preparation, this individual will be trained for making sequencing libraries. This position is required to support increased sample processing and assay requirements from Molecular and NGS teams due to new clinical trials and additional requests from biotech companies such as American Gene Technologies, Tmunity and Avrobio.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
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.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Smilow-Center-for-Translational/Temp-Extra-Worker-Research-Specialist-A_JR00040231-1

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