<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>Junior Summer Undergraduate Intern</p> <p>Apply now Job no: 505016</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>Junior Summer Undergraduate Internship available in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Junior Summer Undergraduate Intern: </li><li>Incumbent will work under close supervision with faculty and graduate students learning how to perform LC-MS assays for (p)ppGpp, the bacterial second messenger associated with triggering the stringent response and activating virulence factor production. </li><li>These assays will be performed on a variety of bacterial specimens produced as part of a larger research program to understand the biochemistry and molecular biology of inhibitors of the stringent response </li><li>This position does not require any previous laboratory experience but does require the incumbent to be enrolled in a collegiate degree-bearing program in the natural sciences. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of HS Diploma or GED. </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 is a Full-Time temporary] position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.</p> <p>For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.</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>