Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Endocrinology (PRN)

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

3d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Research Assistant interested in a gap year(s) to gain experience in a research lab. The role involves assisting with various aspects of the research process under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or experienced laboratory personnel. Guided activities may include literature review, experimental design, execution and troubleshooting of experiments, data collection and analysis, and communication/presentation of results. The position is time-limited, up to a maximum of 3 years.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to wear protective equipment.
• Ability to provide standard care to research animals.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Detail-Oriented
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Research Labs
• Software Program

Responsibilities

• Take care of the Mouse colony at our animal facility (husbandry, weaning, and ear tagging).
• Perform in vivo experiments such as glucose and insulin tolerance tests.
• Draw blood samples.
• Perform tissue harvesting.
• Perform immunohistochemistry and western blot analysis on various animal tissues.
• Perform projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis under the direction of the PI or lab members.
• Design experiments under the guidance of the PI or senior lab members.
• Perform data entry and maintain a lab notebook.
• Receive mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (e.g., PhD or MD programs).
• Under supervision, draft materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters.
• May present results as directed by PI.
• Review literature related to relevant research.
• Learn lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members).
• Assist in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab.
• Assist with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University.
• Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
• Benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits can be reviewed on the website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level