Neuroscience Research Assistant – Alzheimer's Lab

Haverford College; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Dependent tuition benefit

Paid holidays

HSA contribution

Transit access

Job summary

Haverford College is seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing Alzheimer's disease research in the Marshall lab. You will execute and optimize experimental protocols, manage cell cultures, assist with microscopy-based analyses, and help with data collection and interpretation.

The role involves lab organization, inventory management, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, reporting to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology.
• Ability to work in a lab setting and follow protocols.
• Strong data recording and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular assays.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and materials.
• Maintain and culture cell lines.
• Record and organize experimental data.
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain laboratory organization.
• Communicate effectively with lab members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Haverford College is seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing Alzheimer's disease research in the Marshall lab. You will execute and optimize experimental protocols, manage cell cultures, assist with microscopy-based analyses, and help with data collection and interpretation.

The role involves lab organization, inventory management, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, reporting to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.