The Research Assistant III will be working for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine Center for Translational Medicine with the Gene Therapy/Viral Vector Core team. Under general supervision, performs complex research activities following established methods and procedures in support of a research project. 

Responsibilities include: assisting with various experiments; testing standard research methodologies, procedures, and verbal and written instructions that will include vector cloning, propagation and purification of high titer virus preparations.

The Research Assistant utilizes a variety of research techniques, including sterile cell and tissue culture, use of selection to generate cell lines, testing cell lines for bacteria, DNA transfection, large and small-scale isolation of plasmid DNA from bacteria, immunohistochemistry, virus propagation/purification techniques. Also orders supplies, maintains equipment, assists with grant accounting.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. 
 
Visit https://careers.temple.edu/careers-temple to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

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Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in science related area of research and at least one year of directly related laboratory experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Must be able to relate well to other laboratory personnel including technical, graduate, postdoctoral and professional staff as well as administrative personnel. 
*Must be able to communicate well and follow directions
*Demonstrated ability to accurately and promptly record laboratory procedures, methods, events and results in the laboratory daily as the procedures are performed
**Ability to retain numerous details by reference to written notes without repeated oral instruction.
*Ability to handle calculations easily.
*Ability to perform or assist in relevant research techniques, including flourescent immunohistochemistry, PCR, Western blot, etc.

This is a grant funded position.

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