Assistant Scientist

Temple University’s College of Science & Technology is searching for an Assistant Scientist.

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: T24Salary Range: $35,600 – $48,000

Learn more about the “T” salary structure here:

https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

position Summary:

The Assistant Scientists in the College of Science & Technology’s Biology division will be in the Chen Lab (ycdavidchen.com) to support research programs investigating how developing neurons acquire their identities and form precise connections during brain development. The lab uses Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies) as a model to study sensory circuit formation, applying genetic, molecular, and imaging-based approaches to uncover principles of neuronal wiring. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required education & experience:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, genetics, or a related STEM field and at least 2 years of directly related laboratory research experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Ability to interact with a diverse group of students and colleagues.
* Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment.
* Familiarity with basic computer software (e.g. Office, Adobe Acrobat)

Preferred:
* Experience in data collection and analysis, experimental design and analysis.
* Drosophila genetics and husbandry
* Confocal or fluorescence microscopy
* CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing
* Single-cell genomic analysis
* Laboratory compliance experience or inventory management
* Experience training undergraduate students or other lab members

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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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