Research Specialist A/b

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Posted Job Title

Research Specialist A/B (Orthopaedic Surgery Research)

Job Profile Title

Research Specialist A

Job Description Summary

The McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to fill a full time research engineer position. The research focus is the development of a new imaging method to monitor skeletal muscle regeneration in healthy and diseased tissues using mouse models.

Research Specialist A Duties: The research engineer will independently execute experiments and analyze results under the supervision of the PI and other senior staff. The research engineer will operate medical devices and equipment, and characterize the physiological, morphological, and functional properties of animal tissues, using histological, mechanical and molecular analysis techniques, with a focus on skeletal tissues. Other duties will include general laboratory maintenance (including equipment and computers), ordering supplies, monitoring expenses, and keeping an organized notebook. Position is contingent on continued funding.

Research Specialist B Duties: In addition to the above, the research engineer will be responsible for independently designing experiments, interpreting and summarizing results in written reports and team meetings, and coordinating and managing project timelines and deliverables. The research specialist will also assist in writing and updating laboratory protocols and research operations documents.

**Job Description**:
The McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking to fill a full time research engineer position. The research focus is the development of a new imaging method to monitor skeletal muscle regeneration in healthy and diseased tissues using mouse models.
- Research Specialist A Duties:_ The research engineer will independently execute experiments and analyze results under the supervision of the PI and other senior staff. The research engineer will operate medical devices and equipment, and characterize the physiological, morphological, and functional properties of animal tissues, using histological, mechanical and molecular analysis techniques, with a focus on skeletal tissues. Other duties will include general laboratory maintenance (including equipment and computers), ordering supplies, monitoring expenses, and keeping an organized notebook. Position is contingent on continued funding.
- Research Specialist B Duties:_ In addition to the above, the research engineer will be responsible for independently designing experiments, interpreting and summarizing results in written reports and team meetings, and coordinating and managing project timelines and deliverables. The research specialist will also assist in writing and updating laboratory protocols and research operations documents. Position is contingent on continued funding.
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- based research methods. Previous experience in biological or biomedical research is preferred. Good organization, communication, and writing skills are required. Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, or medical devices, is a plus. Position is contingent upon funding.
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