Research Assistant Intermediate (Lab of Dr. Christine Eischen)

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a Research Assistant Intermediate to join the Lab of Dr. Christine Eischen in Philadelphia. The role involves carrying out diverse laboratory experiments, recording results, and presenting progress to the team.

You will also contribute to literature reviews and help co-author publications under the PI’s guidance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree, and strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years’ experience or Master’s degree.
• Ability to perform analytical and technical lab experiments.
• Strong literature search and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, research work following established methods as well as developing new procedures and protocols.
• Presents findings of ongoing research at lab meetings, research progress seminars and conferences.
• Conducts literature searches, writes, and co-authors the results of their research.
• Independently researches in the laboratory in conjunction with principal investigator.
• Assists in the training and mentoring of research personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Laboratory techniques

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

## Research Assistant Intermediate (Lab of Dr. Christine Eischen)Applylocations: Bluemle Life Sciences Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0033847**Job Details**The research assistant carries out experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers to investigate the molecular mechanisms mediating diseases. They will also record and analyze experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.**Job Description**1 Performs a variety of analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, research work following established methods as well as developing new procedures and protocols. 2. Presents findings of ongoing research at lab meetings, research progress seminars, professional meetings and conferences. 3. Conducts literature searches, writes, and co-authors the results of their research. 4. Independently researches in the laboratory in conjunction with principal investigator 5. Assists in the training and mentoring of research personnel.Bachelor's Required. 2+ years’ experience or Master’s degree, no required experience**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University**Primary Location Address**951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please click here### Why work here?In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.