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At PCOM, we espouse to grow a culturally competent workforce to advance healthcare that touches the lives of underserved communities. Diversity and inclusion is the core component of our institutional identity and a key pillar of PCOM’s strategic vision. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine affirms that diversity and inclusion are crucial to the intellectual vitality of the campus community. It is through freedom of exchange over different ideas and viewpoints in supportive environments that our graduates develop the critical thinking and citizenship skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Since 1899, PCOM has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners, and behavioral scientists who practice a “whole person” approach to care - treating people, not just symptoms. As the field of medicine has changed, we've changed with it - adapting our program offerings to better meet the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve. At the main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PCOM), the branch campus in Suwanee, Georgia (PCOM Georgia), and our newest location in Moultrie, Georgia (PCOM South Georgia), PCOM students learn to approach problem-solving in a more professional, more team-oriented manner, which prepares them to work successfully in integrated healthcare settings with other health professionals. At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine you will be part of a caring, professional, and committed community focused on making the PCOM experience the best possible for our students.
We are currently seeking to fill our Research assistant I or II position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Research Assistant I

General Description

The individual in this entry/training level research professional position is responsible for working in shared laboratory areas assisting a variety of faculty and students in the conduct of their research, assuring adherence to good laboratory practices and safety. Under the direction of Division of Research leadership and direct supervision of faculty investigators within focused research themed laboratories, the individual performs several experimental techniques proficiently; maintains experimental records; prepares and maintains experimental components; orders laboratory supplies; with supervisory oversight, may contribute to writing abstracts, presentations and manuscripts; learns academically oriented library/database searches; troubleshoots and trains others in experimental techniques and may train others in the use of research equipment; assists students of all levels in research; contributes to the maintenance of the laboratory and common laboratory equipment including large pieces of equipment. Teamwork and collaboration across projects and laboratories is expected.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who would enjoy working in dynamic laboratories assisting faculty and a variety of students. Both laboratories are interested in the field of neuroscience and require someone with previous rodent handling experience or someone committed to learning all aspects of animal care. This position requires an individual with good organization, management, and time management skills. The candidate will actively participate in experiments that include immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy and animal behavior studies. The ideal person should be willing to work in a team environment but also be comfortable working independently once trained. Prior experience in neuroscience or ophthalmology is helpful but not required.

• MUST have rodent experience or be committed to be trained in rodent husbandry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experimental Proficiencies

• At least 4 techniques such as: cell culture (human, animal); protein (gel electrophoresis, western, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, Biochemical assays); molecular (Northern/southern blotting, PCR, RT PCR); Sample collection and processing (Blood, cells and/or tissues, Histology, Embedding); Sample labeling (IHC, ICC, FISH); Microscopy (Inverted, fluorescent, confocal, TEM, SEM); Animal handling (vertebrate, invertebrate)

• Responsible to learn/master new techniques, as needed

• Data collection and documentation

• May perform data analysis with supervisory oversight

• Proficiency in computer analysis programs such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SigmaPlot

• Familiar with imaging programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Personnel management

• Trains others in experimental protocols

Project/experimental management

• May perform simple troubleshooting

• Compliance of regulatory requirements

• IACUC, IRB, Safety, OSHA

• May help with project budget

• Monitors/orders project supplies, stocks

Laboratory management

• General lab maintenance and routine laboratory functions

• Preparation of experimental materials

Equipment management

• Assists with monitoring, maintenance, and operation of common use equipment

Scholarly activity

• May attend scientific meetings

• Helps prepare material for scientific presentations

• May make presentations

• May assist students with thesis and oral presentations

• May help preparation of scientific materials: abstracts, journal articles, book chapters and grants

• Learns how to/perform academically oriented library/database searches

Complexity: Work consists of moderately complex procedures and tasks where basic analytic ability is required.

Decision making: Basic ongoing supervision is provided. Independent judgement is necessary.

Working conditions: Work requires minimal physical exertion. Ability to lift and carry 10-20 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Experience: 0-3 years.

• MUST have rodent experience or be committed to be trained in rodent husbandry.

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Salary Range:* $33,500 to $44,400

PCOM is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We adhere to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Pay: $33,500.00 - $44,400.00 per year

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