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Assistant Scientist

$40k - $46k
Full-time

Temple University

Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for an Assistant Scientist!

Salary Range: $40,000 - $46,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Position Summary:
The Assistant Scientist, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, participates in exciting research projects supported by NIH and other research foundations. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to participate in a collaborative environment to perform comprehensive research toward understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neural damage and developing therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders. The candidate will receive proper training for the lab-specific skills and then perform independent research projects under the supervision of the PI, supervise junior researchers, and manage the research lab.

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neurobiology, or Biomedical Sciences and 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of educations and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Wet-lab experience
* Experience in PCR and DNA electrophoresis
* Experience in rodent handling
* Experience in any histological or simple protein methods (e.g., western blotting)
* Working knowledge of applicable computer software and applicable professional principles

Essential Duties:
* Rodent-related studies in the neuroscience field, including animal handling, surgery, neurological animal models (such as spinal cord injury in rodents), behavioral tests, tissue dissection, and histology.
* Cell biology, including primary neuronal cultures, cell transfection, nerve outgrowth assays, and data analysis.
* Molecular biological techniques, such as the viral vector packaging, PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR, gene cloning, and protein biochemistry (such as Western blotting).
* Collect data and analyze results. Maintain and occasionally manage standard laboratory equipment.
* Resolves research problems within established protocols and requires some independent judgment.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

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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