Job Summary

Temporary Research Assistant to be hired in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.   

Essential Functions

• Carries out culturing of malaria parasites Generates recombinant plasmids for transfection Carries out transfection of malaria parasites Conducts phenotypic analyses of transfected parasites Assists in general laboratory maintenance 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in Microbiology.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience. 

Physical Demands

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

• Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

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.