About Careertakes

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Job Overview

Confidential client is seeking a full-time, entry-level Lab Assistant to support preclinical research in neuromodulation and gene-based therapies for recovery after rodent spinal cord injury. This role is based in Philadelphia, PA. The position is grant-funded and pays $23.11 per hour.

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What You’ll Do

Support laboratory research and animal care in a regulated academic research setting. Typical duties include:

• Assist with rodent handling and routine animal care in accordance with approved institutional protocols
• Support animal surgeries, post-operative monitoring, and behavioral assessments
• Collect tissues, perform sectioning, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and basic image analysis
• Prepare reagents, maintain supplies, and help keep equipment and workspaces organized and compliant
• Assist with molecular biology techniques as needed (DNA preparation, PCR, cloning, plasmid prep, cell culture, viral-vector production/validation)
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, sample inventories, experimental records, and SOPs
• Follow biosafety, animal care, and laboratory safety procedures at all times
• Perform other duties assigned to support lab operations and research milestones

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Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and scientific procedures
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow written protocols
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a research team
• Proficiency with standard computer software applications
• Willingness to complete required background checks (criminal history review)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience with rodent handling, stereotaxic or other rodent surgeries, behavioral testing, tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, or viral-vector methods
• Previous research experience in a biological science laboratory
• Interest in developing skills for future graduate or professional training in biomedical sciences

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Benefits & Perks

Confidential client offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and 3 personal days
• 9 federally observed paid holidays
• Tuition remission eligibility for employees and dependents (subject to policy)
• Generous retirement plan and additional employee resources

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Job Details

• Location: Philadelphia, PA (on-site)
• Employment type: Full time
• Position: Grant-funded / Permanent (per posting)
• Pay: $23.11 per hour
• Background checks required: Criminal history review
• Safety & compliance: Must follow institutional animal care, biosafety, and lab safety protocols

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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