Research Assistant

Job TitleResearch Assistant

Job Description SummaryHaverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt , benefits-eligible Research Assistant in Chemistry/Biochemistry opportunity. The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility to extend the appointment, being dependent upon continued funding and successful performance.

Job Description

Haverford Offers Great Benefits: The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), 10 vacation days, Health Savings Account contribution of $650 for individuals and$1300 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page (https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.

Work Location: On-Site - Koshland Integrated Science Center

About the Position
The initial term of employment is one year, with the possibility to extend the appointment, being dependent upon continued funding and successful performance. The successful candidate will support research efforts at the interface of chemistry and biology, with a particular focus on natural product biosynthesis. Applicants with demonstrated lab experience in chemistry, biochemistry and/or molecular biology, as well as a clear commitment to inclusive mentoring, are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant should expect to receive training as needed in molecular cloning, protein purification, synthetic chemistry, and advanced spectroscopic techniques, as necessary.  For more information about the lab, please visit https://charkoudian.sites.haverford.edu.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out biochemical research experiments
• Analyze data and troubleshoot unexpected findings
• Maintain a safe and productive laboratory training environment; assist in ordering reagents/chemicals, basic instrument maintenance, and general lab organization
• Train undergraduate students on foundational laboratory skills and mentor undergraduate students in independent research
• Help communicate and disseminate findings via publications and presentations

Line of Report: The Research Assistant reports to Lou Charkoudian, Professor of Chemistry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience that demonstrates an ability to supervise and mentor student colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to working in and advancing an inclusive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Research experience in a chemistry, biology or related field

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

To Apply: Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, to include a cover letter and resume. The application deadline is February 16, 2025. Application review will begin after the deadline has passed. Please email [email protected] with questions about submitting your materials. Should the search committee be interested in pursuing your candidacy, you will hear from them directly. Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

We at Haverford College recognize that we live and work on Lenape land and pay respect and honor to the caretakers of this land, from the time of its first human inhabitants until now, and into the future. We seek to maintain and build upon our current and ever-evolving connections with members of Lenape tribes and communities, in recognition of our intertwined histories and with a goal of moving toward right relationship between the Haverford of today and Lenape peoples.