Research Assistant
Job in
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, USA
Listed on 2026-05-22
Listing for:
Drexel University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-22
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Drexel University
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change.
Learn more about Drexel and our shared values.
Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program.
In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.
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Work type:
Full-Time
Location:
Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Categories:
College of Medicine
Job Summary
A research assistant will participate in a translational autism research project supported by the Department of Defense. 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 postdoctoral researchers and graduate students by preparing reagents, performing basic experiments and data analysis, preparing manuscripts and figures, and maintaining animal colonies.
This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Essential Functions
* Execute experiments and data analysis
* Reagent preparation
* Animal care and colony maintenance
* Manuscript and figure preparation for publication
* Help PI prepare documents
Required Qualifications
* Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience or related discipline or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
* (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
* 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 cell cultures, micros copies, anima l(mice) handling, and general molecular biological experiments.
Physical Demands
* Typically sitting at a desk/table
* Typically standing, walking
* Typically bending, crouching, stooping
* Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs
Location
* Queen Lane Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade F Compensation for this grade ranges from $14.10to $21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.
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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.
Advertised:
May 20 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Jun 20 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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