Research Assistant - Neurosurgery

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

## Research Assistant - NeurosurgeryApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR97321# **Location**ST. LOUIS, MO 63108# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Roland Lab is looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join our study of brain networks in development and pathological conditions. Our work primarily uses advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data, such as functional MRI (fMRI) for studying the brain through functional connectivity and other metrics of normal and abnormal function. We utilize a range of advanced imaging methods from volumetric analysis of anatomic imaging to functional connectivity (FC) with resting state functional MRI (rs-fMRI). We work with a range of pediatric patients who have medical conditions such as Chiari Malformaiton Type 1 (CM1), medically refractory epilepsy, and cerebral palsy (CP) that volunteer for research participation before or after surgical intervention as well as alongside routine clinical monitoring care. The ideal candidate will be a proactive goal directed individual with experience managing research projects, data organization, pre-processing fMRI imaging, as well as providing oversight and assistance to other lab members' efforts. Experience with a Linux computer environment and Python scripting for analysis is critical. Knowledge of brain imaging computational analysis is also highly preferred. Working with pediatric and clinical patient populations requires a special individual with excellent interpersonal skills due to the delicate nature of performing basic and translational research alongside clinical care.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & 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.**Working Conditions:*** Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.* Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**Laboratory Operations (2 Years)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience with brain functional MRI imaging research analysis is highly preferred.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research# **Grade**R07-H# **Salary Range**$17.10 - $29.09 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.