Temp - Translational Research Assistant Co-op
Company: University of Pennsylvania
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Temp - Translational Research Assistant Co-op
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in
Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,
and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks
among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World
Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,
all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes
who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of
Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and
recreational activities. With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for
work and play.
Posted Job Title
Temp - Translational Research Assistant Co-op
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker
Job Description Summary
The Liquid Biopsy Core Laboratory is a translational research
laboratory in the Hematology Oncology Division of the Abramson
Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania. The laboratory's
mission, led by Director Dr. Erica Carpenter, is to identify,
capture, and analyze circulating biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis
and treatment of cancer patients. We focus on analysis of cell-free
DNA, exosomes, and proteins in blood, pleural effusions,
cerebrospinal fluid and other fluid specimens.
We aim to
1) identify markers for early detection of disease and post-therapy
monitoring of minimal residual disease
2) develop efficient means to monitor responses to therapy and,
thus, clinical decision making
3) investigate cancer genetic phenotyping as a tool for
personalized medicine
The focus of the Liquid Biopsy Laboratory is driven by the needs of
clinicians and translational scientists and realized through
collaborative work with researchers in the Penn School of Medicine,
the Penn School of Engineering, and the Center for Personalized
Diagnostics. We support numerous interventional clinical trials run
at Penn Medicine and also pursue collaborative efforts with
industry partners to evaluate new technologies.
Job Description
Position Description:
This is an ideal research assistant position for a student who is
interested in a career in the health care or clinical research, and
is divided into two components:
1)providing research support in the Liquid Biopsy Laboratory,
and
2)providing research support for medical oncologists and other
clinical research coordinators in the cancer clinics.
Laboratory - You will learn how to handle human specimens, process
and bank samples, and ship samples to collaborators. Training may
include plasma collection, harvesting of leukocytes, and DNA
extraction. You will learn Good Document Procedure in paper and
digital record keeping, how to conduct preliminary analyses, and
how to prepare summary figures and texts for manuscripts.
Clinic - You may serve as biobanking coordinator for one of our
major study areas (for example, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer,
glioblastoma, etc). You will communicate with oncologists, clinical
research staff, and patients as you screen for study inclusion,
recruit and consent subjects, and arrange laboratory procedures.
There may be opportunities to attend autopsies.
As a part of a highly collaborative team, you will assist and
receive support from your colleagues in other study areas,
broadening your understanding of several different projects.
Excellent organization and communication skills are critical in
this position, as daily operations follow clinical schedules.
You will learn how to perform data entry in clinical study
databases such as REDCap, VELOS Clinical Trial Management System,
patient medical charts, and Excel files, and abstracting data from
medical records.
You may also independently design study databases and perform
database quality control checks with minimal supervision.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$7.25 - $16.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
A 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.
University Benefits
Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA
guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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