Research Assistant, Senior

SLU Physical Therapy & Athletic Training; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University in Missouri is seeking a Research Assistant, Senior to support complex experiments in a university lab. You will set up equipment, manage cultures and animal work, and assist with data collection and analysis.

The role emphasizes meticulous record-keeping and clerical support, with opportunities to conduct independent research under the investigator.

40 hours weekly; this is a lab-based position within the Biology/Research division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field.
• Previous experience in basic science research.
• Broad knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of cell culture and in vitro assays, immunoblotting.
• Ability to tend to details and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects and perform independent research; prepare culture media, reagents, and animal work.
• Set up and operate centrifuges, incubators, microscopes and other equipment.
• Compile, process and analyze data; record procedures and results; maintain records.
• Perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

The Research Assistant, Senior performs complex experiments and other research activities as directed by the research investigator. This can include but is not limited to: sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and performs independent research; maintains inventories of laboratory items; performs various clerical and editorial duties including research papers; compiles, processes and analyzes data. Performs various clerical duties including completes applications and forms.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and animal colonies, performs experiments on mice, including injections, health monitoring, and dissection of experimental animals; grows cultures; administers injections; performs various assays; sterilizes equipment; separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis; orders laboratory supplies; performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; performs minor equipment repairs; cuts, stains and mounts specimens
• Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
• Performs various clerical duties
• Compiles processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures: cell culture and in vitro assays, immunoblotting
• Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal/human relation skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to tend to details
• Ability to maintain records and inventories
• Ability to operate a personal computer

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
• Previous experience in basic science research

Function

Lab Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.