Research Technician

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Research Technician to join their innovative lab team. This role involves exploring critical molecular mechanisms related to comorbid depression and HIV, utilizing advanced techniques in molecular biology and high-content imaging. The successful candidate will play a vital role in conducting experiments, maintaining lab operations, and collaborating with a passionate team. With a commitment to inclusive education and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while enjoying a supportive work environment that values professional growth and development.

Benefits

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) Retirement Plan match

Remote and flexible work options

Free tuition for employees and dependents

Fertility assistance

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and lab maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute experiments with Dr. Matt.
• Isolate and culture myeloid cells from human blood samples.
• Maintain lab inventory and order supplies as needed.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Flow Cytometry

qPCR

Western Blotting

Cell Culture

Laboratory Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience

Bachelor's Degree in Immunology

Tools

High-Content Imaging

Laboratory Inventory Management

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings.

Research Technician

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Work type: Full-Time
Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

The Matt lab explores the neurotransmitter and inflammation-mediated molecular mechanisms underlying comorbid depression and HIV. Projects also include the inflammatory impact of psychiatric drugs on myeloid cells (macrophages, microglia) in the context of HIV. We mainly use primary human macrophages from blood as well as iPSC-derived macrophages and microglia. The majority of our experiments use high-content imaging to perform high-throughput analysis of large, heterogenous cell populations and molecular targets in response to many distinct stimuli. Administratively, this individual is responsible for a variety of logistical and maintenance tasks as needed to keep lab operations running smoothly. These include but are not limited to ordering supplies, maintaining lab inventory and managing lab instruments. Scientifically, the individual hired for this position will be heavily involved in the isolation, culture and differentiation of myeloid cells from human blood. This individual will also be responsible for characterizing the cells obtained from each isolation using standard molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, Western blotting and flow cytometry. This individual will also be actively assisting Dr. Matt with specific projects involving HIV infection, high content imaging and analysis, qPCR and Western blotting, and will also help assist other lab members with their specific projects as time permits.

Essential Functions

• Research (experiment prep, molecular assays). Work directly with Dr. Matt setting up and executing specific experiments.
• Prepare reagents and stocks.
• Regular isolation and culture of macrophages from fresh and frozen human blood samples.
• Differentiation and culture of iPSC-derived myeloid cells.
• Perform molecular assays (flow cytometry, qPCR, immunofluorescent staining, Western Blots) to assist Dr. Matt and other lab members with their projects as time permits.
• Administration/Lab Maintenance. Monitor and maintain inventories of laboratory reagents, supplies and samples.
• Order new reagents, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Maintaining lab space in a clean, working state. Generate biosafety protocols, SOPs, records of maintenance and other records according to university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Neuroscience/Immunology or similar or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from$14.10 to $21.15 per hour. 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.

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.

Advertised: Apr 23 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 23 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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