Research Assistant

Saint Louis University•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant supports investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols. This role involves routine lab and equipment maintenance, setting up and operating scientific apparatus, assisting with research projects, and potentially performing independent research. The position also includes various clerical and editorial duties, compiling, processing, and analyzing data, and recording research procedures and results. The candidate should be able to commit to the role for at least 3 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
Knowledge of laboratory procedures: RT-PCR, histology, mRNA extraction
Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
Verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal/human relation skills
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to tend to details
Ability to maintain records and inventories
Ability to operate a personal computer

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills- ability to assist new technicians and neonatology fellows
Comfortable working with animals

Responsibilities

Assists with research projects
Performs independent research
Plans, designs and implements research projects
Prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals
Grows cultures
Administers injections
Performs various assays
Sterilizes equipment
Separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis
Orders laboratory supplies
Performs library research
Prepares compounds
Interprets experimental test data
Performs minor equipment repairs
Cuts, stains and mounts specimens
Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus
Sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, fraction collectors, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms
Compiles processes and analyzes data
Records research procedures and results
Files and maintains records
Codes data for input for electronic data processing
Inputs and retrieves data using computers
Performs other duties as assigned