Postdoc: The Blair Lab, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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Position Title: Research Specialist/postdoctoral fellow 

Job Overview: The Blair Lab–University of Pennsylvania is recruiting for an entry level research specialist/postdoctoral fellow.  Candidates will design, develop, and conduct research as well as manage routine lab tasks. 

Qualifications: The successful candidate should hold a PhD in a biological or chemical field or a PhD in biomedical sciences completed in the last five years.  Ideally, the candidate should have experience with quantitative liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry applied to complex biological specimens.  Experience working both independently and under direction is also critical.

Essential functions:
-Manage routine laboratory tasks such as inventory, ordering, and cataloging
-Develop and apply liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry methods for detection of molecules of interest
-Work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment
-Maintain excellent lab citizenship
-Follow and develop standard operating procedures
-Be able and willing to perform regular manual labor including manipulating heavy equipment
-Design, conduct, and communicate technically complex experiments
-Others as assigned 

Supplemental Posting Information:  University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The SRP is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. 

Recruiting Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Hiring contact: mesaros@upenn.edu