Biology Research Assistant - Molecular Biology & Data Analysis

Saint Louis University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Lemaire Lab in biology.

The role involves performing moderately complex experiments, maintaining culture media, preparing reagents, and handling experimental animals, including marine invertebrates, under established protocols. The position blends molecular work with animal care, requires strong organization and communication skills, and may include data processing, literature research, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science such as biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, chemistry, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals; grows cultures; administers injections; performs various assays; sterilizes equipment; separates and purifies various materials and substances using chromatography and electrophoresis; orders laboratory supplies; performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; performs minor equipment repairs; prepares and mounts specimens.
• Molecular biology related experiments (molecular cloning, RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR), data analysis and management, and general lab management.
• Maintains and keeps research records and logs. Compiles, processes and analyses data, inputs and retrieves data using computers.
• Follow existing research protocols and assisting in developing new research protocols.
• Maintains an organized and clean laboratory in accordance with SLU Health and Safety requirements.
• Animal care

Skills

Molecular biology

RNA isolation

RT-PCR

Data analysis

Lab maintenance

Animal care

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Centrifuge

Microscope

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

Job description

Saint Louis University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Lemaire Lab in biology.

The role involves performing moderately complex experiments, maintaining culture media, preparing reagents, and handling experimental animals, including marine invertebrates, under established protocols. The position blends molecular work with animal care, requires strong organization and communication skills, and may include data processing, literature research, and assisting with