Research Assistant, Senior

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking a Research Assistant, Senior to support complex experiments and data analysis in a laboratory setting. The role includes setting up equipment, preparing culture media, and assisting with animal studies while maintaining meticulous records.

The candidate will contribute to ongoing projects, perform clerical duties related to research, and help document procedures and results for publications and grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or closely related field.
• Previous experience in basic science research.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research projects and perform independent research as directed.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, reagents, and animal colonies.
• Perform injections, dissections, and basic animal care as required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and keep detailed records of procedures.
• Compile, process, and analyze experimental data for reports.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Cell culture

In vitro assays

Immunoblotting

Data analysis

Documentation

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Chromatography

Electrophoresis

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.

Saint Louis University is a premier employer in the St. Louis region that attracts faculty and staff from around the world. We recruit people of all faiths who share our mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and the service of others.