Senior Research Assistant

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant to study the pharmacodynamics of oxytocin and long-lasting oxytocin formulations in cell culture and in‑vivo preparations.

The Mendelowitz lab focuses on parasympathetic control of the heart, aiming to restore cardiac vagal activity. The role includes lab maintenance, genotyping, and supporting animal studies per protocol.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 1 year of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Study pharmacodynamics of oxytocin in cell culture and in vivo preparations.
• Maintain general laboratory and animal colony activities.
• Genotyping and support for animal studies as assigned.

Skills

BA/BS degree

Oxytocin pharmacodynamics

Animal handling

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Lab techniques

Job description

Job Description Summary

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant position focused on examining the pharmacodynamics of oxytocin and different long-lasting oxytocin formulations in cell culture and in-vivo preparations.

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences ( SMHS ) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: http://smhs.gwu.edu/

The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences invites applications for a Senior Research Assistant position focused on examining the pharmacodynamics of oxytocin and different long-lasting oxytocin formulations in cell culture and in-vivo preparations.

The research in the Mendelowitz lab is focused on the parasympathetic control of the heart, how cardioprotective parasympathetic activity becomes diminished in many diseases with the goal of identifying targets to restore cardiac vagal activity and alleviate the risks and incidence of cardiovascular diseases. To test our hypotheses we use a variety of approaches including patch clamp electrophysiology, viral transfection of optogenetic tools, confocal imaging and in-vivo telemetry recordings.

The position will examine the efficacy of oxytocin in treating cardiorespiratory diseases using animal models. Duties also include general laboratory and animal colony maintenance and genotyping. Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or BA degree with experience examining pharmacodynamics of oxytocin or different long-lasting oxytocin formulations is highly preferred.

Hiring Range $18.51 - $28.21

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Healthcare 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.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)

Family Research and Labs

Sub-Family Laboratory Research

Stream Service and Support

Level Level 3

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Hours Per Week 40

Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)

Telework

Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only No

Posting Number R002472

Job Open Date

Job Close Date

Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

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.