Assistant Scientist

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA • 19h ago

Reference #: 25002936 Description Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for an Assistant Scientist! Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays 3 Personal Days Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more! Position Summary: The Assistant Scientist in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Center for Neurovirology and Gene Editing, will conduct research related to the use of CRISPR/Cas9- mediated gene editing platform to directly target and eradicate HIV-1 from infected cells. Job Details:

This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Genetics, or Biological Engineering and at least one year of experience in the field of neurovirology. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Demonstrated ability to perform all of the above research techniques.

Excellent technical and analytical skills.

Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and oral communication skills.

Experience with molecular biology and vector construction, gene editing.

Experience with human cells or tissues which infected with human virus including HIV.

Ability to operate all standard laboratory and office equipment.

Ability to prepare the figures of the manuscript and write detailed scientific reports

Experience with MS Office and data analysis software.

Must be highly collaborative, self-motivated, results focused, team-oriented, with excellent attention to detail.

Essential Duties:

Performing biological/molecular research using techniques such as cell transfection, genomic DNA and RNA isolation, RT-PCR, WB (western blot), viability assays, cell culture maintenance, animal model establishment, immunohistochemistry, RNA/DNA scope, protein analysis using biochemical techniques.

Cell cloning and DNA sequences analysis to detect the presence of mutations (insertions/deletions), including working with animal serum and tissues.

Assisting with formal presentations on findings, assisting in preparation of grant submissions, performing literary research for manuscript publications, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ordering laboratory supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Temple Universityis committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. 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. Temple University'sAnnual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Location INSIDE of PA

Job:Staff Schedule:Full-time Shift:Day Job Employee Status:Regular

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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