Research Assistant, Arthritis & Immune Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Competitive health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a research assistant to support studies on inflammatory responses, immune cells, and arthritis progression. The role involves conducting experiments, handling tissues, and maintaining meticulous data records in a laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and be able to follow safety protocols. Some lab experience is preferred, and duties include literature reviews and general lab upkeep.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory operations experience (2 years) preferred.

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.

Skills

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a research assistant to support studies on inflammatory responses, immune cells, and arthritis progression. The role involves conducting experiments, handling tissues, and maintaining meticulous data records in a laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and be able to follow safety protocols. Some lab experience is preferred, and duties include literature reviews and general lab upkeep.