Research Assistant - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis

2d • $17 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dai Laboratory studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying pulmonary vascular diseases, with a particular focus on endothelial biology, pulmonary hypertension, and vascular remodeling. Our research integrates molecular biology, animal models, human tissue analysis, and single-cell/spatial genomics approaches to better understand disease pathogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets. 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)
• Document Research
• Laboratory Processes
• Scientific Research

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level