Associate Scientist

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for an Associate Scientist!

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

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 employee will be under the direct supervision of the PI but will also have a fair amount of independency to develop and work on projects directly related to the focus of the lab. The employee will work with Dr. David Essex on a regular basis and interact with collaborators in Philadelphia and outside the US. The employee will contribute to the operational goals of the department by publishing manuscripts, developing grant applications, giving departmental presentations, and facilitating collaborations in the Department.

Required Education and Experience:

* M.D. or PhD in Biology or closely related field and four years of Postdoctoral experience, with experience in the field of platelet biology and thrombosis.

Required Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to perform complex analytical studies and interpret results.

* Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; make presentations.

* Knowledge of experimental procedures, general laboratory techniques, chemical formulas and solubility.

* Ability to analyze, formulate and apply techniques needed to achieve desired results, develop techniques and protocols needed for experiments, use laboratory equipment and maintenance protocols, perform library/literature research, gather and organize data for publication purposes, prepare budgets, ability to work independently or as part of a team, ability to supervise, strong organizational and time management skills.

* Knowledge of inventory procedures, record maintenance, database management, and computer data analysis.

Preferred Education and Experience:

* Experience in animal models of thrombosis

* Experience using mass spectrometry to identify sulfhydryl modifications of proteins

* A background in sulfhydryl biology and protein disulfide isomerase enzymology

Essential Duties:

* Execution of biochemical, cell biological, and molecular biological experiments in animals and cultured cells (mammalian, bacterial, yeast).

* The design and planning of experiments with a certain degree of independence commensurate with prior training and experience.

* Interpretation of data resulting from experiments

* Completion of routine tasks directed to the general functioning of the research laboratory.

* Other duties as assigned.

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.

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Posted 2026-04-17

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