Job Summary

A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This project aims to assess the efficacy of peptides as a new drug for autism, particularly in neuronal morphology and neural circuits during brain development. A research assistant provides support to graduate students by preparing reagents and performing experiments.

Essential Functions

Reagent preparation  Execute experiments and data analysis  Manuscript and figure preparation for publication  Help PI prepare documents 

Required Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience, Cell Biology. Ability to follow experimental protocols and reagent preparation recipes precisely Excellent communication skills with other lab members and the principal investigator Outstanding oral and written skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in animal l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table Typically standing, walking Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-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.