Temp-Histology/Animal Studies

Temp-Histology/Animal Studies

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Posted Job Title
Temp-Histology/Animal Studies

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

The candidate will act as an assistant to both the histology and animal teams in the laboratory and will work on projects analyzing the immune contexture of mouse and human cancer tissues using multiplex imaging and analysis tools as well as projects investigate the impact of biologics and small-molecule inhibitors on the immune reaction to cancer using multiple mouse models. The research assistant 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) conducting complex studies independently in multiple mouse models involving injections (i.v, i.p, s.c.), tissue harvesting, blood collection, small animal surgeries (2) monitoring of tumors in cancer models (3) tissue processing and sectioning, (4) assisting in the operation of automated and manual immunostaining procedures, (5) slide scanning and image acquisition, (6) management of image files, image analysis, (7) development of novel image analytical tools and procedures, and (8) development of presentations and reports displaying data results (9) keeping inventory, and ordering supplies as needed. 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.

Job Description

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

The candidate will act as an assistant to both the histology and animal teams in the laboratory and will work on projects analyzing the immune contexture of mouse and human cancer tissues using multiplex imaging and analysis tools as well as projects investigate the impact of biologics and small-molecule inhibitors on the immune reaction to cancer using multiple mouse models. The research assistant 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) conducting complex studies independently in multiple mouse models involving injections (i.v, i.p, s.c.), tissue harvesting, blood collection, small animal surgeries (2) monitoring of tumors in cancer models (3) tissue processing and sectioning, (4) assisting in the operation of automated and manual immunostaining procedures, (5) slide scanning and image acquisition, (6) management of image files, image analysis, (7) development of novel image analytical tools and procedures, and (8) development of presentations and reports displaying data results (9) keeping inventory, and ordering supplies as needed. 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.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$7.25 - $230.00

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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/Perelman-Center-for-Adv-Medicine/Temp-Histology-Animal-Studies_JR00043955-2

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