Job Summary 

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is hiring a Research Assistant at the Queen Lane Campus.

Essential Functions 

• The Research Assistant will contribute to the scientific research by performing experiments, recording results and analyzing the resultant data.
• The RA may also provide support to the lab by coordinating tasks, providing organizational support, training new personnel, ordering reagents and maintaining general laboratory records.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences.
  • Please review the  Equivalency Chart for additional information.  
• Minimum of a year of experience in related field.
• Experience in Cell Culture, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, RNA extraction and other molecular biology techniques is required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree.
• Experience in primary neuronal and astrocytes culturing will be preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

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

Location 

• Queen Lane Campus, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information 

This position is classified as a 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.