Research Associate

Careers at Drexel; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking a part-time, per diem Research Administrative Specialist to assist the Principal Investigator with grant writing, editing and review of scientific papers and compliance protocols, while also handling protocol development and vendor communications.

Responsibilities include ordering animals and supplies, maintaining records of offers, quotes and invoices, and coordinating collaborators with both in-person and virtual meetings.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in Science is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant research experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills for grants and papers.

Responsibilities

• Assist PI with writing, editing and reviewing grants and papers.
• Review and update technical/experimental protocols.
• Order animals and supplies; liaise with vendors and manage documentation.
• Coordinate collaborators and plan in-person and virtual meetings.

Skills

Grant writing

Scientific writing

Protocol development

Vendor communications

Meeting coordination

Education

PhD or Doctorate in Science

Job description

Job Summary

Assisting the PI with writing, editing and reviewing research grants, scientific papers and compliance protocols;
Reviewing, updating and compiling new technical/experimental protocols;
Ordering animals, monitoring their arrival and housing in the animal facility;
Ordering supplies, interfacing with vendors, maintaining accurate database of offers, quotes and invoices;
Contacting collaborators and planning in-person and virtual meetings.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Writing, editing and reviewing research grants and papers
• Updating and compiling new technical/experimental protocols
• Ordering supplies and animals, interfacing with vendors
• Contacting collaborators and planning in person and virtual meetings

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

• Remote

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt.The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, departmentbudget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Applications close: Oct 15 2026 Eastern Daylight Time