Research Associate

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks a highly driven Research Associate for the Elefant lab, focusing on understanding neuroepigenetic mechanisms. This one-year grant-funded role will involve drug discovery, bioinformatics, and various experimental techniques within a supportive research team. Candidates should possess relevant education and laboratory experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Contribution to publications and presentations

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a laboratory.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to travel to national conferences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and manage inventory.
• Conduct experiments in drug discovery and advanced molecular techniques.
• Train and mentor undergraduate research students.

Skills

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics

Job description

Job Summary

The Elefant lab focuses on understanding neuroepigenetic mechanisms underlying cognitive function and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. We are seeking a highly driven and self-motivated Research Associate to join our cohesive research team to assist us in conducting exciting experiments that involve drug discovery, bioinformatics, functional genomics, molecular biology, Drosophila genetics, biochemistry, and confocal microscopy.

This is a grant-funded position lasting one year but able to be extended an additional 2 year. This position will start on June 1 or later.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the daily running of our laboratory, including placing orders, monitoring, and maintaining inventory and purchases, and preparing lab reagents.
• Maintain Drosophila stocks and aid in generating and characterizing novel transgenic Drosophila lines.
• Conduct research in the field of drug discovery using state-of-the-art technology.
• Follow through all aspects of our lab’s workflows, including developing new methodologies for technologies, and implementing and troubleshooting protocols.
• Maintain clear experimental records according to the Department's format.
• Independently perform advanced molecular, biochemistry and Drosophila behavioral experimental procedures including chromatin immunoprecipitations, qPCR, western blotting, confocal microscopy and behavioral learning and memory assays .
• Formulate and perform lab experiments, analyze results, interpret methodology, report data, and maintain appropriate protocol books and lab notebook, assist in development and troubleshooting of new techniques and ideas.
• Train and mentor undergraduate research students.
• Present and discuss work at weekly lab meetings and national conferences.
• Assist in writing of grants, journal articles, poster, and verbal presentations for authorship if desired; train for a Ph.D. degree if desired.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics or related concentration, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a laboratory.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to travel to national conferences as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience in bioinformatics.
  
  

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA
  
  

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $41,120 - $61,680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure .

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.