Research Assistant

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5
hours per week), fixed-term (24 months), exempt, benefits-eligible
Research Assistant opportunity.

Total Compensation

• Salary : Salary range begins at $43,888
• Benefits : The College offers a comprehensive

benefits program that includes 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), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution
of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required,
available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health
Plan), 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.

About the Position

The Research Assistant supports the ongoing research in the
Marshall lab, specifically investigating the cellular and molecular
mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. The position involves executing
and optimizing experimental protocols, maintaining cell culture
lines, assisting with microscopy-based analyses, and contributing
to data collection and interpretation. The Research Assistant will
also play a key role in laboratory organization, inventory
management, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory
standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform molecular and cellular assays (35%)
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and experimental materials
• Maintain and culture cell lines
• Record, organize, and maintain accurate experimental data
• Assist in experimental design and troubleshooting (30%)
• Maintain laboratory organization (15%)
• Communicate effectively with lab members (20%)

Line of Report : The Research Assistant reports to Courtney
Marshall, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience or biology

Professional Competencies

• Ability to adapt to evolving project needs
• Ability to work effectively within a team-based research

environment

• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Proficiency in Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience (managerial or scientific) in a

neurodegenerative research lab

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs
unless they meet qualifications as described in the job
advertisement. 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, and have skills and
abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent
skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the
position's qualifications.

To Apply : Interested applicants are invited to submit an
application through Haverford College's Workday career website (no
other form of application is accepted) by visiting
https://haverford.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haverford-Campus/Research-Assistant_R1555
. A complete application includes 1) a resume and 2) a cover letter
summarizing your interest and how your experiences and skills meet
the requirements of the position. Please email
recruiting@haverford.edu with questions about submitting your
materials.

The application deadline is November 17, 2026 . Application
review will begin after the deadline has passed. 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 strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, and
welcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of all
backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work,
learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity,
religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or
ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any
other identity or characteristic protected by law. Haverford
College recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.