Research Assistant

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/or

dependents

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Research Assistant in the Biology division of the College of Science & Technology. The role involves supporting research into how X chromosome genes influence age-related cognitive decline, and managing mouse colonies and genotyping transgenic lines.

You will assist with equipment operation, data collection, and maintaining lab safety and records, with a schedule that may include weekends or after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology and six months of related research experience or equivalent.
• Competent in data analysis and record keeping.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the mouse colony including breeding and genotyping transgenic lines.
• Comply with laboratory safety and infection control policies.
• Assist in daily use and maintenance of laboratory equipment (spectrophotometers, incubators, FACS, microscopes).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity interaction

Learning new techniques

Data analysis

Troubleshooting experiments

Written & verbal communication

Record keeping

Weekend/after-hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Incubators

FACS machines

Cell culture equipment

Micro-injection apparatuses

Regular & confocal microscopes

Job description

Temple University's College of Science & Technology Department is searching for a Research Assistant.

Become part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage

• Paid time off

• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T23

Learn more about the "T" salary structure here: https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

Position Summary:

The Research Assistant in the College of Science & Technology's Biology division is responsible for research projects advancing the understanding of how X chromosome genes affect age-related cognitive decline. Manages the mouse colony including breeding and genotyping transgenic lines. Comply with laboratory safety/infection control policies and procedures. Assists in the daily use and maintenance of specialized equipment in the laboratory including spectrophotometers, incubators, FACS machines, cell culture equipment micro-injection apparatuses, regular and confocal microscopes, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in biology and six months of related research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to learn new research techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot experiments, and communicate in writing as well as verbally.
• Ability to maintain and organize records.
• Ability to occasionally work on weekends and/or after hours.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Biology - Life Science

Job: Staff

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular