Biotech Commons Intern | University of Pennsylvania Job at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Biotech Commons Intern

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
Biotech Commons Intern

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The University of Pennsylvania Biotech Commons seeks an energetic Intern to participate as a full member of our Library team, receiving mentoring by our progressive and seasoned team of professional librarians, and launching your career as an information professional.

Job Description

The Biotech Commons is an integral part of the Penn Libraries and provides cutting-edge research services, resources, and technology for the Perelman School of Medicine, including Biomedical Graduate Studies; the School of Nursing; the Department of Biology; various masters programs; and Penn Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania Health System. This is a great opportunity for exposure to the workings of academic and specialized libraries.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Participate in the library's reference rotation schedule by assisting patrons through in-person, phone, email, and chat services.
  • Provide general reference support for the Penn Libraries, including chat reference.
  • Participate in developing workshops and online tutorials.
  • Maintain and improve guides to information resources.
  • Assist Librarians with projects related to systematic reviews, bioinformatics, research impact assessment, knowledge management and data visualization.
  • Tell us your ideas for self-defined projects in your area(s) of interest!
  • Flexible hours 10-20 hours per week.



Qualifications:

  • All applicants must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Library/Information Science.
  • A science background is not required.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience or interest in participating on research projects.
  • Service orientation.
  • Tech-savvy.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excited to learn!



Application Requirement:


A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.


Budgeted Pay Range:


$15.00 -- $20.00 commensurate with education and experience.



Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTemporary Employee - Non-Exempt



Department / School
University Library



Pay Range
$7.25 - $20.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.



Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.



Special Requirements
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.





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About University of Pennsylvania

Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.

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Job Tags

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