Reference #: 24001226 Description Grade:  V11 Hourly Rate: $21.16 The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for performing routine technical laboratory/research related tasks for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine's Center for Substance Abuse Research. The Laboratory Assistant will be assisting with mutant mouse line breeding, genotyping and record-keeping; rodent behavior experiments, including animal models of pain, itch, affect and motor activity and coordination; Neuroanatomy experiments in rodents, including cannula implantation, tract tracing, intra-cardiac perfusion, sample collection, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry and fluorescence microscopy; biochemical experiments such as reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, protein content assay and radiologic and binding. In addition, the Laboratory Assistant will be operating standard laboratory equipment in performing research duties; ordering laboratory supplies; ensuring cleanliness of all laboratory glassware and plastic ware; and maintaining feeding logs. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: At least one year of related laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills and Abilities: *Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records of research performed to NIH standards. *Demonstrated ability to perform routine Westerns Blots, and enzyme-linked immunoassays. *Demonstrated ability to operate standard office equipment and software including MS Office Suite. *Demonstrated ability to work with mice in a research setting. *Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. *Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings. Preferred: * BS degree in biology or relevant scientific majors. Temple University is 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's Annual 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 Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Medical Education and Research Building

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

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