Neurodegeneration Research Specialist (Lab)

Inside Higher Ed; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,500 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Professional and personal development resources

Job summary

A prominent Ivy League school in Philadelphia is seeking a Research Specialist A to join a neurodegenerative disease research team. This role involves extracting, purifying, and characterizing proteins from human brain tissue, as well as performing cell culture and various biochemical techniques. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior lab experience and knowledge of standard techniques in biochemistry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.

Responsibilities

• Extracting, purifying, and characterizing proteins from human brain tissue.
• Western blotting, immunofluorescence, cryo-EM, and ELISA.
• Maintaining an organized laboratory notebook.

Skills

Biochemistry

Cell culture

Immunochemistry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A prominent Ivy League school in Philadelphia is seeking a Research Specialist A to join a neurodegenerative disease research team. This role involves extracting, purifying, and characterizing proteins from human brain tissue, as well as performing cell culture and various biochemical techniques. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.