Senior Research Assistant

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Tuition benefits

Job summary

The George Washington University seeks a full-time research position in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology. The role involves conducting independent research, designing experiments, and preparing documentation.

Applicants should possess a BA/BS degree and at least one year of related experience. The position offers a robust benefits package and is based in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C., requiring on-site work.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research activities under the Principal Investigator's guidance.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Prepare technical reports and support publication efforts.
• Generate data for grant submissions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Job Overview

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is an active research department with federally funded programs in neuroscience, cardiovascular pharmacology, integrative physiology, genomics, and oncology. It offers pre‑ and postdoctoral biomedical research training, teaches pharmacology and physiology to medical and physician assistant students, and provides graduate courses through the GW Institute for Biomedical Sciences. The mission is to deliver high‑quality education, advance scientific knowledge, and improve human health through cutting‑edge biomedical research.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct research activities in a laboratory setting under guidance of the Principal Investigator.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments; collect and interpret data.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and support manuscript preparation and publication efforts.
• Generate data for grant submissions and support ongoing research projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned, as logically related to the position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree (conferred by the start date).
• At least 1 year of experience in a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative teamwork skills.

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well‑being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Location & Schedule

Campus: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
Work schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM.
Employee must work on site.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Other Information

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