Research Assistant I

Job Summary

A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This project aims to assess the efficacy of peptides as a new drug for autism, particularly in neuronal morphology and neural circuits during brain development. A research assistant provides support to postdoctoral researchers and graduate students by preparing reagents, performing basic experiments and data analysis, preparing manuscripts and figures, and maintaining animal colonies.

Essential Functions

• Reagent preparation
• Execute experiments and data analysis
• Animal care and colony maintenance
• Manuscript and figure preparation for publication
• Help PI prepare documents

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology and/or related discipline.
• Ability to follow experimental protocols and reagent preparation recipes precisely
• Excellent communication skills with other lab members and the principal investigator
• Outstanding oral and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cell cultures, microscopies, anima l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as non-exempt, grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from $14.10 to $ 21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework. You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the 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.