Neuroscience Research Assistant — Lab & Zebrafish Coordination

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to support neuroscience/neuromuscular disease research on the Philadelphia Campus. The role involves coordinating research, zebrafish and mouse husbandry, data handling, and assisting with posters and manuscripts.

A life sciences bachelor's degree is required and starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Responsibilities include performing multiple molecular biology techniques, maintaining data, and training students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field such as biology or chemistry.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (microscopy, protein biochemistry, genotyping/PCR, etc.) and animal work is preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented and work well independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently performs at least 4-6 experimental techniques (such as tissue culture, western blotting, PCR, biochemical and behavioral assays).
• Maintains project data (collection, logging, entry, analysis, reporting) and supports lab activities.
• Oversees general lab maintenance and safety and manages zebrafish equipment.
• Coordinates and oversees zebrafish husbandry specific to research.
• Trains students and staff on zebrafish equipment and lab techniques.
• Communicate with LAR and researchers to ensure proper care and use of animals in research.

Skills

Zebrafish husbandry

Mouse husbandry

Molecular biology techniques

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Zebrafish equipment

Job description

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to support neuroscience/neuromuscular disease research on the Philadelphia Campus. The role involves coordinating research, zebrafish and mouse husbandry, data handling, and assisting with posters and manuscripts.

A life sciences bachelor's degree is required and starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Responsibilities include performing multiple molecular biology techniques, maintaining data, and training students and staff.