Research Assistant I
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Level 1 position is available in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at Drexel University. The Mortensen Lab is seeking a highly motivated Research Technician Level 1 to participate in research investigating molecular mechanisms regulating dopamine signaling and exploring novel therapeutic strategies targeting this system. The successful candidate is a highly organized person with laboratory experience in molecular/cellular techniques and rodent care. This person will help run the lab by ordering and keeping inventory of reagents and lab supplies and ensuring overall lab compliance with all associated rules and regulations. The tech is expected to assist other lab members by performing common laboratory tasks and experiments and taking care of rat colonies.
Essential Functions
- Ordering/inventorying reagents and lab supplies
- Negotiating purchase with vendors
- Taking care of rat colony
- Ensuring overall lab compliance with regulations
- Helping the rest of team members by performing standard cellular/molecular techniques
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in BS in Basic Sciences orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 1-2 years lab experience
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years lab experience
- Basic knowledge of neuroscience
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Lifting demands 25lbs
Location
- Center City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from$41120 to $61680 per year. 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 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.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
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