Research Assistant

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5hours per week), fixed-term (24 months), exempt, benefits-eligible

Research Assistant opportunity.

• Salary :
  Salary range begins at $43,888
• Benefits :
  The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes automatic 10% retirementcontribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no matchrequired), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children uponeligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year'sDay), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contributionof $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required,available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easypublic transportation access.
  
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On-site.

The Research Assistant supports the ongoing research in the Marshall lab, specifically investigating the cellular and molecularmechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. The position involves executing and optimizing experimental protocols, maintaining cell culturelines, assisting with microscopy-based analyses, and contributing to data collection and interpretation. The Research Assistant willalso play a key role in laboratory organization, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Perform molecular and cellular assays (35%)
  • Prepare reagents, buffers, and experimental materials
  • Maintain and culture cell lines
  • Record, organize, and maintain accurate experimental data
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting (30%)
• Maintain laboratory organization (15%)
• Communicate effectively with lab members (20%)

The Research Assistant reports to Courtney Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based research environment
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Proficiency in Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel

• Previous experience (managerial or scientific) in a neurodegenerative research lab

Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work, learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other identity or characteristic protected by law.

Haverford College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.