Lab Assistant at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Description

Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior research personnel, the Lab Assistant in the Dept of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry provides general laboratory operations support. After initial training, this will include performing experiments and collecting data, as well as general laboratory maintenance. Our laboratory performs no experiments using vertebrate animals, only cells maintained in culture conditions. The Lab Assistant position is for a 12-month period with the possibility of an extension based upon the Principal Investigator's available funding.

Responsibilities include: maintaining cultures of cell lines; preparing standard solutions and reagents; assisting with protein purification procedures; summarizing and presenting experimental results at weekly lab meetings; maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies. After training, duties would include performing electrophysiological experiments using cultured cells. May maintain, assemble, and adjust laboratory equipment.

May assist with the supervision of student workers, provide instruction on the use of equipment and research techniques and provide assistance in the performance of assigned laboratory exercises. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: At least one year of laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

*Ability to keep accurate experimental and inventory records

*Demonstrated ability to use standard software including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

*Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow explicit instructions.

*Must have excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.

Preferred:

*Bachelor's degree with coursework in biology or chemistry

*Basic working knowledge of nerve and muscle physiology is preferred.

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kresge Science Hall

Job

: Staff

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular Apply Now