Pediatric Brain Imaging Research Assistant

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our Roland Lab study of brain networks in development and pathology, using MRI data including fMRI and rs-fMRI, with pediatric patients.

The role emphasizes data organization, pre-processing of imaging, and collaboration with lab members; experience with Linux and Python is critical, and strong interpersonal skills are needed to work with clinical populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our Roland Lab study of brain networks in development and pathology, using MRI data including fMRI and rs-fMRI, with pediatric patients.

The role emphasizes data organization, pre-processing of imaging, and collaboration with lab members; experience with Linux and Python is critical, and strong interpersonal skills are needed to work with clinical populations.