Lab Assistant

Temple University

8h • $22

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant is an entry laboratory research position and will be responsible for the organizing and maintenance of the laboratory and carrying out experiments involving the regulation of astrocyte gene expression in substance use disorders. The Laboratory Assistant must be willing to work on several different projects involving mice as well as drugs of abuse. Experiments will involve operant self-administration
Job Details:
This is a grant funded position

Requirements

• Experience in working with rodents in a laboratory setting
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, ability to work independently
• Appropriate verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• BA or BS in biology, psychology, neuroscience, or other related degree

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and receiving of supplies
• Maintain detailed records of inventory, mouse colony, SOPs/protocols, and organization of laboratory reagents
• Maintain compliance with IBC, IACUC, and all lab safety requirements
• Manage and maintain mouse husbandry and breeding
• Conduct rodent laboratory experiments, including but not limited to handling and injection of mice and behavioral assays
• Set up and maintain laboratory equipment
• Conduct molecular laboratory experiments, including but not limited to vibratome and cyrostat tissue sectioning, immunofluroscence, in situ hybridization, confocal microscopy, quantitative PCR
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level