Research Assistant
Research Assistant
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Medicine is hiring a Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of a NIH funded Principal Investigator.
Essential Functions
- This position involves investigating molecular and cellular approaches to understand the essential pathways of malaria parasites which could be targeted for the development of novel antimalarial .
- The research assistant will perform CRISPRbased gene editing to study pathways related to pH regulation and mitochondrial functions of malaria parasites.
- Responsibilities include cultivating P. falciparum parasites using human red blood cells conducting conditional knockdown (or knockout) of essential genes and performing phenotypic analyses of transgenic parasites using various experimental approaches.
- The research assistant will also be responsible for assisting the Principal Investigator with daily laboratory operations at the BSL2 level. This role involves handling infectious agents laboratory chemicals and sterilizing equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Life Science orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
Location
- Queen Lane Campus Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as NonExempt grade G. Compensation for this grade ranges from$15.58 to $$ 23.37 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation framework.For information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Additional Required Documents
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
