Pediatric Neuroimaging Research Assistant

UNKNOWN; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University Medical Campus is seeking a Research Assistant to join our neuroscience lab focused on brain networks in development and pathology. The role centers on MRI data processing, functional connectivity analyses, and collaboration with clinical teams.

The candidate should have Linux and Python experience, strong data organization skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset to support pediatric patients and translational research efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in laboratory operations or data management is preferred.
• Experience with brain imaging research analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates results, reports findings, and discusses outcomes with staff.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files for research projects.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests as needed.
• Maintains safety procedures and documentation for lab conditions.
• Collaborates with other institutions and investigators.
• Assists with literature reviews and project hypotheses.
• Supports general lab maintenance and equipment orders.

Skills

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

Linux

Job description

Washington University Medical Campus is seeking a Research Assistant to join our neuroscience lab focused on brain networks in development and pathology. The role centers on MRI data processing, functional connectivity analyses, and collaboration with clinical teams.

The candidate should have Linux and Python experience, strong data organization skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset to support pediatric patients and translational research efforts.