Research Assistant - Ophthalmology

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

2d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rajagopal Lab in the department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is looking for a Research Assistant that assists with research studies, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation allowing for the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery in studies of retinal metabolism, diabetes, and blinding illnesses. Please visit the lab website for more information on our research: https://sites.wustl.edu/rajagopal/.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with experience in one or more of the following techniques: western blotting, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence imaging, cell culture, mouse colony management and husbandry.
• Document Research
• Laboratory Processes
• Scientific Research

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Performs biochemical assays using mouse and human retinal tissue.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Maintains mouse colonies with specific genetic modifications.
• Performs data entry and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and develops and summarizes information into usable formats or presentations on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures, compliance requirements, 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