Senior Research Assistant

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,499 - 46,631; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology in Foggy Bottom, DC, seeks a full-time research assistant to independently conduct laboratory research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities include assisting with manuscript preparation and grant submissions, applying established laboratory procedures, and supporting ongoing projects; strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct research activities in a laboratory setting under guidance from the Principal Investigator.
• Design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Assist with manuscript preparation, publications, and generation of data for grant submissions.
• Apply established procedures within the laboratory and support ongoing research projects and overall scholarly activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Job description

Department Information

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is an active research department with federally funded programs in neuroscience and development, cardiovascular pharmacology and integrative physiology, genomics, and oncology. It offers unique 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. Its 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 from the Principal Investigator.
• Design and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Assist with manuscript preparation, publications, and generation of data for grant submissions.
• Apply established procedures within the laboratory and support ongoing research projects and overall scholarly activities.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

• Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are highly preferred.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $18.51 - $33.85 per hour.

Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefits 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.

Employment 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 - Friday, 9 AM‑6 PM
• Onsite Requirement: Must work on site (In‑person at Foggy Bottom campus)
• Telework: Not applicable
• Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/ Degree/ Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions: Employer will not sponsor employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only: No

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.