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Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

The primary responsibilities of this position are to (1) Oversee daily operations of Stem Cell and Xenograft Core’s production breeding colony (2) coordinate with users and Core personnel to plan, execute and report to the Core Director and users on all in vivo experiments; (3) address issues related to animal husbandry, user training and compliance with procedures and regulations, maintenance and quality control of a database to track animals, experiments, users and in vivo services delivered by the Core; (4) Report to Core Directorship on the following: animal availability, services requested and delivered, animal-related issues, user experiments planning and resource allocation recommendations, user training and compliance, and in vivo model development. (5) Assist in the supervision of a junior in-vivo technician to help; (6) Perform in-vivo imaging services (optical and ultrasound) in collaboration with the Department of Radiology. This position requires exceptional communication, animal manipulation and multitasking skills to perform effectively with a variety of Core users ranging from faculty, research technicians, trainees and external collaborators in the academic or private sectors.

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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

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.