Research Assistant Intermediate - Lab of Ya-Ming Hou

Research Assistant Intermediate

The research assistant intermediate carries out experiments as part of a team of bio-medical researchers to investigate the molecular mechanisms mediating diseases. They will also record and analyze experimental results and collaborate effectively with other team members.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs a variety of analytical and technical laboratory experiments, analysis and other duties as required in the study, research work following established methods as well as developing new procedures and protocols.
• Presents findings of ongoing research at lab meetings, research progress seminars, professional meetings and conferences.
• Conducts literature searches, writes, and co-authors the results of their research.
• Independently researches in the laboratory in conjunction with principal investigator.
• Assists in the training and mentoring of research personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 years experience or Master's degree, no required experience

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular

Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address 951 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.