Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Medical Oncology (Part-time)

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Krais lab at WashU Medicine. Our laboratory focuses on fundamental issues of DNA repair and how they relate to cancer initiation and progression. The primary responsibilities include collecting data from cell culture experiments, conducting preliminary data analysis, and maintaining experimental mouse lines. The applicant will be trained in multiple techniques relevant to cancer biology research including cell culture, DNA and RNA isolation, PCR, immunoblotting, and mouse colony maintenance. Assists with various aspects of the research process in a laboratory setting under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel in order to gain experience to further future career opportunities. Guided activities may include literature review and initial research to identify experimental opportunities, experimental design, execution of experiments and troubleshooting, collection and analysis of data, and/or communication/presentation of results. This role is well-suited for those interested in a gap year(s) where they will be spending time in a research lab acquiring new skills under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
Designs experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members.
Performs data entry and maintains lab notebook.
Receives mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (i.e., PhD or MD programs).
Under supervision, drafts materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters.
May present results as directed by PI.
Reviews literature related to relevant research.
Learns lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members).
Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab.
Assists with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.
Performs other duties as assigned.