Research Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Research/Development
Biomedical Science, Research Assistant/Associate, Biology
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Position Details
Position Information
About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of PositionResearch Assistant
Position NumberPN1210
FLSANon-Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week25
DepartmentBiology
CampusRose Hill
Work ArrangementOnsite
Hybrid Policy:Please review the Hybrid Policy dham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position SummaryReporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will support ongoing laboratory research projects.
Essential Functions- Performs and assists in laboratory experiments investigating the cellular-molecular mechanisms of RPE
-photoreceptor interactions. - Conducts supervised animal experimentation. Responsibilities include strain maintenance, verification, husbandry, and in vivo assays.
- Works under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator to execute laboratory tasks.
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Required Qualifications:Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or a related field.
- Minimum Of Six Months Experience In Small Rodent Handling.
Knowledge and Skills
- Training and handling small rodents.
34,286
Maximum Starting Salary34,286
QualificationsNote Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position?No
Posting Detail InformationPosting Number A1103P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 07/21/2026
EEO StatementFordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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