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Reference #: 24001431 Description Grade: V11 Hourly Rate: $21.16 The Lab Assistant will be working in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine in the Shriners Center.  Responsible for maintaining lab supplies and equipment and will routinely conduct immunostaining and other histological and biochemical lab procedures. Performs animal experiments including surgery, histological and anatomical preparation and analyses. Responsible for general laboratory animal handling, timed mating and genotyping. Acquires will acquire images from various microscopes and also use imaging software to analyze data.

Responsibilities include: *  conduct immunostaining and other histological and biochemical lab procedures *  perform animal experiments including surgery, histological and anatomical preparation and analyses *  be responsible for general laboratory animal handling, timed mating and genotyping *  acquire images from various microscopes and also use imaging software to analyze data Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education & Experience: At least one year of related research experience. Required Skills & Abilities: *Demonstrated ability to perform the biochemical and molecular procedures, maintain inventories, order supplies, and generally will participate in the organization of the laboratory *Demonstrated proficiency in immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, electron microscopy and imaging program such as Imaris. *Demonstrated ability to operate all standard laboratory and office equipment including MS Office and Adobe photoshop. *Demonstrated proficiency in working with excel spreadsheets for database. *Demonstrated ability to work independently. *Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. *Ability to quickly learn new techniques. *Excellent technical and analytical skills. *Ability to work in a team environment. *Strong written and oral communication skills. This is a grant funded position 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. Click here. 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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