Apply now Job no: 501807
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary 

A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the Department of Defense. This project aims to assess the efficacy of peptides as a new drug for autism, particularly in neuronal morphology and neural circuits during brain development. A research assistant provides support to postdoctoral researchers and graduate students by preparing reagents, performing basic experiments and data analysis, preparing manuscripts and figures, and maintaining animal colonies.

Essential Functions 

• Reagent preparation.
• Execute experiments and data analysis.
• Animal care and colony maintenance.
• Manuscript and figure preparation for publication.
• Help PI prepare documents.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related discipline or Equivalent  .
• Ability to follow experimental protocols and reagent preparation recipes precisely.
• Excellent communication skills with other lab members and the principal investigator
• Outstanding oral and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in cell cultures, microscopies, anima l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.

Physical demands

• Typically standing, walking.
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands <25lbs.

Location 

• Queen Lane Campus, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information 

This position is classified as Non-Exempt with a grade of F, $ 14.10 - $ 21.15. The offered pay is dependent upon internal equity and the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. 

For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies, please visit the Compensation and Salaries website .   

Please review the Benefits Brochure for some information on our benefits offerings. 

Special Instructions to the Applicant 

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

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

Advertised: Aug 31 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 30 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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