Research Assistant - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

We are funded to pursue development of AntiSense Oligonucleotides(ASOs) for treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders. We are looking for an experienced molecular biologist, with comfort working in cell lines and measures of RNA and protein, including RT-qPCR and reporter assays. The role will be to help design and screen various ASOs targeting a variety of genes affiliated with autism and intellectual disability. We are looking for someone willing to deeply understand the project, function fairly independently yet efficiently to screen many ASOs with robust and reliable approaches. Good communication skills, ability to organize experiments well to optimize productivity, and excellent record keeping are essential. Comfort with mouse models is a plus, as we may screen eventually in mice. Likewise, experience with IPSC derived neurons is helpful, as is experience with primer design, genome browsers, etc. Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Comfort with mouse models is a plus, as we may screen eventually in mice.
• Likewise, experience with IPSC derived neurons is helpful, as is experience with primer design, genome browsers, etc.
• Detailed Reports
• Laboratory Processes
• Scientific Research
• Software Program

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees