Research Specialist ; Department of Neurosurgery

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Research Specialist A (Department of Neurosurgery)

Research Specialist A

Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development. Daily management of laboratory tools, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables.

A Research Specialist A position is available in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Chen's laboratory is interested in developing novel strategies for repairing brain circuitry. Projects in the lab involve the generation of structured neural tissues using stem cell biology and neural tissue engineering principles, the structural and functional characterization of these tissues, and the anatomic and functional integration of these tissues with the brain.

The primary duty of this position involves cell culture maintenance of human stem cells and differentiating brain organoids and dissociated neurons from stem cell sources. Work may also include maintenance of primary rodent neurons. Additional duties include immunochemistry, 2-photon and confocal microscopy, PCR, other molecular biology techniques, and basic animal care. The research specialist will be expected to assist in general lab maintenance, supply ordering/tracking, and bookkeeping.

Interested individuals will be encouraged to design experiments and co-author abstracts and publications. Opportunities available to present research at lab meetings and scientific conferences.

Bachelor's Degree and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Perelman School of Medicine

$44,500.00 - $53,431.25 Annual Rate

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