Lab Research Assistant - Alzheimer’s & Neurobiology

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit pass (Metro U-Pass)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a time-limited research assistant to support a protein- and cellular mechanism-focused study under the supervision of the PI and senior lab members.

The role involves designing and executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining detailed lab notebooks, and assisting with manuscripts and presentations. It is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on lab experience during a gap year.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license required.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
• Designs experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members.
• Performs data entry and maintains lab notebook.
• Receives mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (e.g., PhD or MD programs).
• Under supervision, drafts materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Data Entry

Detail-Oriented

Laboratory Instrumentation

Research Labs

Software Program

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a time-limited research assistant to support a protein- and cellular mechanism-focused study under the supervision of the PI and senior lab members.

The role involves designing and executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, maintaining detailed lab notebooks, and assisting with manuscripts and presentations. It is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on lab experience during a gap year.