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    "jobDescription": "<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b><u>University Overview</u></b></p><p style=\"text-align:left !important\">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 &amp; 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.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit !important\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left !important\">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.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit !important\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b><u>Posted Job Title</u></b></p>Temporary Research Specialist<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>Job Profile Title</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><u><b>Job Description Summary</b></u></p>The Heller lab in the Department of Systems Pharmacology &amp; Translational Therapeutics seeks a temporary research position  to perform research in mouse models of drug addiction.<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><u>Job Description</u></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>Job Duties:</p><ul><li>Perform microsome stability assays on novel compounds using rat liver microsomes and mass spectrometry (Waters TQS-Xevo)</li><li>Perform protein-binding studies for novel compounds using equilibrium dialysis and mass spectrometry</li><li>Perform pH stability and solubility studies of the compounds to simulate the conditions of the stomach, bloodstream, and colon using mass spectrometry</li><li>Perform in silico studies of the ADMET properties of the compounds to plan experiments with the compounds</li><li>Perform PK-PD studies on the compounds for in-vivo experiments</li></ul><p></p><p>Qualifications:</p><p><span>Master of Science and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required</span></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>Job Location - City, State</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>Department / School</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>Perelman School of Medicine<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><u><b>Pay Range</b></u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>$7.25 - $33.65 Hourly Rate<p>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.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></u></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span>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<span> </span></span><span>(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics)</span><span>, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected<span> </span></span><span>under applicable federal, state or local law</span><span>.</span></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Special Requirements </b></u><br />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.</span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><u><b>University Benefits</b></u></p><ul><li><b>Health and Life</b>: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.</li><li><b>Retirement</b>: 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.</li></ul><p style=\"text-align:left\">Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.   </p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p>",
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