Grade: V14
Posting Rate: $24.70

The Research Assistant III will be working for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine Center for Translational Medicine with the Gene Therapy/Viral Vector Core team. Under general supervision, performs complex research activities following established methods and procedures in support of the research project. The Research Assistant III assists with various experiments; testing standard research methodologies, procedures, and verbal and written instructions that will include vector cloning, propagation, and purification of high titer virus preparations.

Responsibilities include: Sterile technique as it relates to cell and tissue culture as well as bacterial culture growth; handling of large numbers of cell culture plates/flasks per week; use of selection to generate cell lines in cell culture; freezing and thawing cell lines and bacteria; testing cell lines for bacteria including mycoplasma; large and small-scale isolation of plasmid DNA from bacteria; using antibodies for fluorescent immune-histochemistry and Western blotting; analysis of plasmids by restriction enzyme digestion.

The Research Assistant III also maintains and cleans sophisticated laboratory instruments and equipment, inventories chemicals, supplies, and equipment, and instructs and assists students and lower-level technicians. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in science-related area of research and at least one year of directly related laboratory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

This is a grant funded position.

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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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