Research Assistant

Haverford College; Haverford Township (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefit

Tuition benefit

Paid holidays

Health plans

HSA contributions

Job summary

Haverford College invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Assistant in the Marshall lab to investigate cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease. The role includes handling experiments, keeping cell cultures, and supporting microscopy-based analyses while ensuring data integrity and lab safety.

Office hours are 37.5 per week with a 24-month term. The position reports to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, and requires a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology.
• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
• Team-based research environment experience.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant

Job Summary

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term (24 months), exempt, benefits-eligible Research Assistant opportunity.

Total Compensation

Salary range begins at $43,888.

• automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required)
• 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)
• a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access

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 Excelundefined

Preferred Qualifications

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

Application Deadline

The application deadline is November 17, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Community Information

Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land. Haverford College offers one of the finest undergraduate educations in the world. Our 1,318 students enjoy the many benefits of living and learning in a diverse community made up of students from nearly every state and more than 35 foreign countries, where 37% identify as people of color, and 25% speak a language other than English at home. Rooted in our Quaker heritage, the Haverford community centers on upholding the value of every individual. Haverford provides a rigorous and intensely personal liberal arts education inspired by intellectual depth, collaboration, and commitment to ethical leadership. There is no place where students are more trusted, have more opportunity to shape their own path, or have a more profound impact on the overall community experience.