Research Assistant

Research Assistant

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology is looking for an experienced Research Assistant to support NIH-funded research activities within the Meucci lab (Full-time or Part-time). Ongoing projects focus on neurocognitive disorders associated with HIV infection and neuroinflammation in the context of substance abuse. Candidates with previous experience in these areas or, more generally, neuroscience, pharmacology, and/or molecular biology are strongly encouraged to apply. The idea candidate will have outstanding communication and organization skills and thrive in a diverse environment.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance of lab research infrastructure, including (but not limited to) research protocols, animal protocols, instruments and reagents prep, equipment maintenance, and compliance with Drexel health and safety regulations.
• Conduct and/or analyze experiments in a supportive capacity in line with the overall research goals of the lab.
• Ordering and restocking inventory and maintenance of various logbooks.
• Work directly with vendors to fulfill the various needs of the lab.
• Support training of new students in basic molecular techniques such as SDS-PAGE, western blot, mammalian and primary cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and immunocytochemistry.
• Work with rodent animal models.
• Encourage and promote a supportive and collaborative environment between lab members.
• Other research-related duties assigned by PI or senior lab members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or Equivalent
• Minimum of 3 plus years of experience in related field.
• Candidates should have 3+ years of post-undergraduate research experience and be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills. Candidates with management experience and research publications are highly sought.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Self-learner and motivated
• Strong quantitative abilities
• Proven success working independently or as a member of a team.
• Experience working with rodent animal models.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture
• Goal-oriented and attention to details

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.
• Typically standing, walking.
• Lifting demands <25lbs

Location

Center City, Philadelphia PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of H. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Nov 27 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 31 2024 Eastern Standard Time

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