philadelphia, PA30+ days ago
Job DescriptionJob ResponsibilitiesDesign new experiments and contribute to research publications and presentationsMaintain and passage human cell culturesGenerate, passage, store, and treat patient-derived organoid modelsAssist in the management of a mouse colony, including care, drug administration via oral gavage, and dosing schedulesSupport surgical procedures to develop patient-derived xenografts (PDX)Measure tumor size in mice using palpation and ultrasoundPerform necropsy and bio-bank tissue samplesAssist with processing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samplesParticipate in lab management, including ordering, organizing, and maintaining reagents, equipment, and protocolsProvide scientific and technical guidance for ongoing projectsMaintain organized laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety protocolsPerform other duties as assignedPosition contingent upon continued fundingQualificationsBachelor's degree and 1-3 years of laboratory experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceThe ideal candidate will reflect the following experience:Experience working with mice in a rodent barrier facilityFamiliarity with drug administration via oral gavage and survival surgeries (preferred)Experience with necropsy and tissue banking (preferred)Experience generating and culturing patient-derived organoids (preferred)Proficiency in tissue culture, including human primary cells (preferred)Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques such as Western blotting and flow cytometry (preferred)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to maintain accurate and organized laboratory dataEffective communication and teamwork skillsFlexibility with work hours and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentJob Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$50,000.00 - $57,335.40 Posted Job TitleResearch Specialist B (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)Job Profile TitleResearch Specialist BJob Description SummaryThe Nasioudis Lab in the PSOM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a newly established research laboratory dedicated to advancing translational research in gynecologic oncology, with a focus on developing innovative therapeutic strategies for gynecological malignancies.