Assistant Scientist

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine is searching for an Assistant Scientist!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
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 and so much more!

Position Summary:
Under the direction of Dr. Gomez-Deza, principal investigator, the research technician will provide technical support by performing scientific experiments. They will also maintain records of data and might be involved in training graduate and medical students in research methods and procedures.

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Biology, a related discipline and two years of relevant experience. An equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Master's Degree

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability in literary searching, designing, and conducting experiments, precise record keeping meeting NIH standards, data analyzing, and interpretation for assigned project(s).
* Demonstrated ability to keep precise records and use appropriate statistical analysis tools to analyze data.
* Some experience in primary mammalian cell culture, and iPSCs, molecular cloning, RNA/DNA purification, protein extraction, immunohistochemistry, Western blot analysis, and ELISA is desired.
* Ability to operate all standard laboratory and office equipment.
* Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite and data analysis and presentation software (Prism, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Image J, etc.).
* Must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, results-focused, team-oriented, with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.

Essential Duties:
* Autonomously manages day-to-day research activities requiring technical knowledge and experience in molecular biology or related research fields.
* Executes experimental protocols for assigned projects under the supervision of the PI
* Performs experiments based on predetermined research protocols and objectives, collects, analyzes, and presents data.
* Helps establish policies and procedures for the lab to adhere to University and NIH policies and ensures lab members adhere to all policies.
* Responsible for maintenance of lab stock (mouse lines, plasmids, bacteria stock, antibodies, etc.) and lab regulatory document keeping.
* Maintains laboratory equipment in good order, places lab orders, and maintains accurate records.
* Performs other duties as assigned

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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