<p>About Drexel University</p> <p>Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.</p> <p>Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.</p> <p>At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.</p> <p>Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.</p> <p>Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan</p> <p>As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.</p> <p>Research Technician</p> <p>Apply now Job no: 505019</p> <p>Work type: Full-Time</p> <p>Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA</p> <p>Categories: College of Medicine</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>The Matt lab explores the neurotransmitter and inflammation-mediated molecular mechanisms underlying comorbid depression and HIV. Projects also include the inflammatory impact of psychiatric drugs on myeloid cells (macrophages, microglia) in the context of HIV. We mainly use primary human macrophages from blood as well as iPSC-derived macrophages and microglia. The majority of our experiments use high-content imaging to perform high-throughput analysis of large, heterogenous cell populations and molecular targets in response to many distinct stimuli. Administratively, this individual is responsible for a variety of logistical and maintenance tasks as needed to keep lab operations running smoothly. These include but are not limited to ordering supplies, maintaining lab inventory and managing lab instruments. Scientifically, the individual hired for this position will be heavily involved in the isolation, culture and differentiation of myeloid cells from human blood. This individual will also be responsible for characterizing the cells obtained from each isolation using standard molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, Western blotting and flow cytometry. This individual will also be actively assisting Dr. Matt with specific projects involving HIV infection, high content imaging and analysis, qPCR and Western blotting, and will also help assist other lab members with their specific projects as time permits.</p> <p>A successful candidate will join the Matt lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Drexel University College of Medicine as a research technician. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of research experience, be proactive, able to work well with groups, highly organized and willing to learn. This individual must be comfortable being trained to work with HIV in BSL-2+ settings. Individual should be experienced with academic software such as Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / Powerpoint), Lab Archives, Biorender, Prism, Adobe Illustrator, and similar programs as well as with cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques (Western blotting, qPCR, immunofluorescent staining, flow cytometry).</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Research (experiment prep, molecular assays). Work directly with Dr. Matt setting up and executing specific experiments. </li><li>Prepare reagents and stocks. </li><li>Regular isolation and culture of macrophages from fresh and frozen human blood samples. </li><li>Differentiation and culture of iPSC-derived myeloid cells. </li><li>Perform molecular assays (flow cytometry, qPCR, immunofluorescent staining, Western Blots) to assist Dr. Matt and other lab members with their projects as time permits. </li><li>Administration/Lab Maintenance. Monitor and maintain inventories of laboratory reagents, supplies and samples. </li><li>Order new reagents, supplies, and equipment as necessary. </li><li>Maintaining lab space in a clean, working state. Generate biosafety protocols, SOPs, records of maintenance and other records according to university guidelines. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Neuroscience/Immunology or similar or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.</p> </li><li> <p>Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of 1+ years of experience.</p> </li><li></li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Typically sitting at a desk/table </li><li>Typically standing, walking </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <ul> <li>Center City - Philadelphia, PA </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade F. Compensation for this grade ranges from $ 14.10 to $ 21.15 per hour. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.</p> <p>Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.</p> <p>Special Instructions to the Applicant</p> <p>Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.</p> <p>A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.</p> <p>Advertised: Apr 23 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p> <p>Applications close: May 23 2025 Eastern Daylight Time</p>