Chemistry Research Assistant — Lab Experiments & Analysis

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a research support assistant to help with studies in a laboratory setting. The role involves conducting experiments and assays, managing data and documentation, and coordinating with other investigators.

You will assist with tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests, while following safety procedures and maintaining laboratory records. The position includes opportunities for literature review and project support across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations experience: 2 years.
• Document Research, Laboratory Processes and Scientific Research Grade R07-H are relevant.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays independently.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a research support assistant to help with studies in a laboratory setting. The role involves conducting experiments and assays, managing data and documentation, and coordinating with other investigators.

You will assist with tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests, while following safety procedures and maintaining laboratory records. The position includes opportunities for literature review and project support across multiple departments.