Research Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery & Arthritis Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 vacation days per year

10 holidays and sick time

Health insurance

U-Pass Metro transit

Retirement plan (403(b))

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Research Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery to assist with research studies, conduct experiments, and document results supporting inflammatory responses and arthritis progression.

The role involves data entry, literature review, and coordination of lab activities, with a focus on rigorous laboratory practices and collaboration across institutions.

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Skills

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Research Assistant for Orthopedic Surgery to assist with research studies, conduct experiments, and document results supporting inflammatory responses and arthritis progression.

The role involves data entry, literature review, and coordination of lab activities, with a focus on rigorous laboratory practices and collaboration across institutions.