Research Assistant

Temple University's College of Science & Technology is searching for a Research Assistant .

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade:T23

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Job Summary:

The Research Assistant in the College of Science & Technology's Biology division is responsible for research projects advancing genome editing tools in the zebrafish model system and canonical Wnt signaling. Manages the zebrafish and xenopus facilities including undergraduate student workers. Complies with laboratory safety/infection control policies and procedures. Generates, propagates and tests various transgenic lines. Assists in the daily use and maintenance of specialized equipment in the laboratory including spectrophotometers, micro-injection apparatuses, regular and confocal microscopes, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Biology and at least six months of related research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to learn new research techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, troubleshoot experiments, and communicate in writing as well as verbally.
• Ability to maintain and organize records.
• Ability to occasionally work on weekends and/or after hours.

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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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