Lab Assistant

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University's School of Medicine is searching for a Lab Assistant!

Salary Range: $22.44/hr

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 Laboratory Assistant is an entry laboratory research position and will be responsible for the organizing and maintenance of the laboratory and carrying out experiments involving the regulation of astrocyte gene expression in substance use disorders. The Laboratory Assistant must be willing to work on several different projects involving mice as well as drugs of abuse. Experiments will involve operant self-administration

Job Details:
* This is a grant funded position

Required Education and Experience:
* Experience in working with rodents in a laboratory setting

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Highly organized, detailed oriented, ability to work independently
* Appropriate verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
* Organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Education and Experience:
* BA or BS in biology, psychology, neuroscience, or other related degree

Essential Duties:
* Manage purchasing and receiving of supplies
* Maintain detailed records of inventory, mouse colony, SOPs/protocols, and organization of laboratory reagents
* Maintain compliance with IBC, IACUC, and all lab safety requirements
* Manage and maintain mouse husbandry and breeding
* Conduct rodent laboratory experiments, including but not limited to handling and injection of mice and behavioral assays
* Set up and maintain laboratory equipment
* Conduct molecular laboratory experiments, including but not limited to vibratome and cyrostat tissue sectioning, immunofluroscence, in situ hybridization, confocal microscopy, quantitative PCR
* Performs 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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