Research Assistant - Rheumatology

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

24d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Paley Lab is interested in how autoimmune disease develops, with a focus on the CD8 T cells that change from fighting off viruses and bacteria to attacking one’s own body. We are currently studying the CD8 T cells that cause Ankylosing Spondylitis (as well as Acute Anterior Uveitis) to develop new and better tools to help diagnose and treat patients. This position involves lab techniques such as (but not limited to) PCR and gel electrophoresis, cloning, human biospecimen processing, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, cell culture, and ELISA. Experience with immunology is encouraged but not required. Applicants should be able to discuss/explain basic study details with research participants. 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

• Document Research
• Laboratory Processes
• Scientific Research

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