Co-Op Research Assistant
About The Position
Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker This temp, co-op position with Drexel will give the student a hands-on research experience in studies of radiotherapy in treatment of diseases that involve the bone. FLASH high dose rate radiotherapy will be investigated for its sparing on bone and other normal tissue during treatment of cancer that involves or is near bone. Low dose radiotherapy will be studied in treatment of osteoarthritis. The student will work closely with the principal investigator and the research team to learn laboratory methods, assist in running experiments, and actively contribute to ongoing projects within a collaborative scientific environment. This is not a remote position - it is on site with some evening work required. This temp, co-op position is expected to end on September 18, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory experiments, including animal work and basic laboratory assays.
- Help collect, organize and analyze data for research presentations and reports.
- Participate in literature reviews and preparation of research summaries or findings.
- Work collaboratively with lab members, attend group meeting in support of project goals, communicate effectively with study leaders, physicians, and biologists.
Benefits
- Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
- Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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