Senior Research Assistant - Lab Research & Data Analysis

Saint Louis University; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Louis University in Missouri is seeking a laboratory staff member to support research activities under general direction. The role involves setting up and operating diverse scientific instruments, maintaining cultures, and assisting with projects.

Strong lab knowledge and precise data handling are essential. The position requires capabilities in preparing media and reagents, performing cell-based assays, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with culture media, chemicals, and reagents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates spectrophotometers, fraction collectors, chromatography equipment, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, PCR machines, electronic imagers, and microscopes.
• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining bibliographies and filing forms.
• Assists with research projects, designs experiments, prepares media and reagents, cultures cells, performs biochemical assays, sterilizes equipment.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Culture media prep

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

PC skills

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Fraction collectors

Chromatography equipment

Centrifuges

Incubators

PCR machines

Imagers

Microscopes

Job description

Saint Louis University in Missouri is seeking a laboratory staff member to support research activities under general direction. The role involves setting up and operating diverse scientific instruments, maintaining cultures, and assisting with projects.

Strong lab knowledge and precise data handling are essential. The position requires capabilities in preparing media and reagents, performing cell-based assays, and maintaining equipment.