Temporary Extra Worker-Research

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Posted Job Title

Temporary Extra Worker-Research

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Blair lab in the Department of Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics is seeking a temporary Research Assistant.

Job Description

Job Duties:

Western blotting of proteins from biological fluids

Immunoprecipitation of proteins from biological fluids

Proteomics analysis of neuronal cell proteins by mass spectrometry  

Proteomics analysis of plasma proteins by mass spectrometry

Proteomics analysis of serum proteins by mass spectrometry

Proteomics analysis of cerebrospinal fluid proteins by mass spectrometry

Preparation of reports

Storage of reagents and lab supplies

Acquisition of reagents for sample preparation

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors and 0-1 years experience in a lab setting. Lab experience in college strongly preferred. Ability to work independently.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School