Research Assistant

Haverford College; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution

Tuition benefit

Paid holidays

HSA contributions

Transit access

Job summary

Haverford College seeks a Research Assistant to support ongoing neuroscience research in the Marshall lab, studying cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. You will execute and optimize experimental protocols, maintain cell cultures, assist with microscopy analyses, and contribute to data collection and interpretation.

Responsibilities include lab organization, inventory management, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology.
• Proficiency with Office software (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work in a team-based research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular assays, prepare reagents, and maintain cell lines.
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain laboratory organization and data records.
• Communicate effectively with lab members.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Total Compensation

• Salary : Salary range begins at $43,888
• Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location

On-site.

About the Position

The Research Assistant supports the ongoing research in the Marshall lab, specifically investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. The position involves executing and optimizing experimental protocols, maintaining cell culture lines, assisting with microscopy-based analyses, and contributing to data collection and interpretation. The Research Assistant will also play a key role in laboratory organization, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular assays (35%)
  • Prepare reagents, buffers, and experimental materials
  • Maintain and culture cell lines
  • Record, organize, and maintain accurate experimental data
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting (30%)
• Maintain laboratory organization (15%)
• Communicate effectively with lab members (20%)

Line of Report

The Research Assistant reports to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

Professional Competencies

• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based research environment
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Proficiency in Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience (managerial or scientific) in a neurodegenerative research lab

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet qualifications as described in the job advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set.

The application deadline is November 17, 2026.

Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or characteristic protected by law. Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.