United States · On-site
$7/hr–$16/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Biobanking, Patient Recruitment, Specimen Processing, DNA Extraction, Data Entry
Irvine, California, United States · On-site
$66k–$80k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Proposal Development, Budget Development, Pre-award Management, Post-award Management, OMB Uniform Guidance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$7/hr–$12/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Case Report Forms, Data Collection, Data Entry, Patient Assessments, Regulatory Submissions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$66k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Brand Consistency, Print Production, Digital Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$7/hr–$20/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Flow Cytometry, Transcriptional Approaches, Clinical Data Entry, Biospecimen Collection, Subject Accrual
United States · On-site
$56k–$62k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Calendar Management, Meeting Coordination, Project Tracking, Event Planning, Administrative Support
United States · Hybrid
$93k–$96k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Clinical Research Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Drafting Agreements, Stakeholder Management, People Management
United States · On-site
$19/hr–$20/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Microbiological Assays, Culturing, Viability Testing, Biochemical Procedures, Microscopy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid
$19/hr–$25/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Office Operations, Calendar Scheduling, Event Coordination, Expense Tracking, Canvas LMS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$21/hr–$31/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Facility Management, Operations Management, Maintenance Supervision, Vendor Management, Team Leadership
United States · On-site
$70k–$85k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Lacrosse Coaching, Student-Athlete Recruitment, NCAA Compliance, Ivy League Policies, Practice Planning
United States · On-site
$67k–$95k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Administrative Management, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Event Planning, Customer Service
United States · On-site
$20k–$450k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Microsurgery, Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Clinical Care, Medical Teaching
United States · On-site
$45k–$64k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Cell Culture, 3D Skin Tissue Engineering, Genetic Editing, Genomic Analysis, Proteomic Analysis
United States · On-site
$81k–$95k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Molecular Biology, PCR, Cloning, Western Blotting, Viral Vector Production
United States · Remote OK
$21/hr–$26/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Calendar Management, Event Planning, Budget Tracking, Travel Coordination, Financial Reporting
United States · On-site
$24/hr–$31/hr
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 amo…
Skills: Project Coordination, Stakeholder Communication, Event Planning, Administrative Support, Expense Tracking
Woodworth, Ohio, United States · On-site
$47k–$52k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Project Management, Clinical Trial Coordination, Patient Recruitment, Data Collection, Regulatory Compliance
United States · On-site
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 amo…
Skills: Clinical Trial Management, IRB Submissions, Good Clinical Practice, Patient Scheduling, Informed Consent
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$51k–$66k/yr
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 amo…
Skills: Polychromatic Flow Cytometry, Tissue Culture, Human Specimen Processing, Cytokine Multiplex Assays, ELISA
United States • On-site
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The role involves coordinating biobanking activities, including screening and consenting patients in cancer clinics. Additionally, the position provides laboratory support through specimen processing, banking, and data management for translational research.
Ideal for a student interested in healthcare or clinical research with strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to handle human specimens and perform data entry in clinical databases is required.
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 consistently ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers.
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.
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Temporary Employee - Non-ExemptJob 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 GBM TCE, and
2)providing research support for medical oncologists and other clinical research coordinators in the cancer clinics.
Clinic - You will be the lead 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.
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.
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, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
Perelman School of MedicinePay Range
$7.25 - $16.00 Hourly RateSalary 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.
Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.
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Welcome to Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn! We are a vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and interactive community. We focus on our high-caliber undergraduate and graduate programs, which combine rigorous education in the fundamentals with hands-on projects and research into novel problems and advanced applications.
Offices: 220 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
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Welcome to Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn! We are a vibrant, dynamic, diverse, and interactive community. We focus on our high-caliber undergraduate and graduate programs, which combine rigorous education in the fundamentals with hands-on projects and research into novel problems and advanced applications.
Offices: 220 S 33rd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
View all jobs at Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania