Research Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

10% retirement contribution

Dependent child tuition benefit

14 paid holidays

HSA contributions

Arboretum campus access

Job summary

Haverford College invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant to support Alzheimer’s disease research in the Marshall lab. The role involves executing molecular and cellular assays, cell culture maintenance, and microscopy-based analyses, with emphasis on data collection and compliance with safety standards.

The position reports to an assistant professor and requires a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology. On-site work and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or biology.
• Execute and optimize experimental protocols.
• Maintain cell culture lines.
• Assist with microscopy-based analyses.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular assays.
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Maintain laboratory organization.
• Communicate effectively with lab members.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience orBi

PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Adaptability

Team-based collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant

Job Description Summary

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

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 Excelundefined

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. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications.

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.