Research Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; In loco; USD 24.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vacation and sick time

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a research assistant to support studies on inflammatory responses, immune cells, and arthritis progression. You will assist with experiments, documentation, and data entry, coordinating tissue cultures, reagents, and tests while maintaining safety and compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and about two years in laboratory operations. It is an on-site role with a strong benefits package and a competitive hourly wage.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations: 2 years of experience.

Mansioni

• Conducts research experiments and assays and evaluates results.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files for the study.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests.
• Assists with general lab maintenance, supplies, and literature research.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and documentation.

Conoscenze

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours: 40

Position Summary: Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation in research supporting inflammatory responses, immune cells and progression of arthritis.

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.

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.

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 / Hourly

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
• For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

About WashU

Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world.