Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Research Assistant (Gap Year) laboratory team member to participate in research in lung disease. Some experience in tissue culture work is desirable as well as a willingness to work with mice. We have a seasoned team focused on genetic and acquired lung airway diseases and lung fibrosis. The Research Assistant assists with various aspects of the research process in a laboratory setting under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel in order to gain experience to further future career opportunities. Guided activities may include literature review and initial research to identify experimental opportunities, experimental design, execution of experiments and troubleshooting, collection and analysis of data, and/or communication/presentation of results. This role is well-suited for those interested in a gap year(s) where they will be spending time in a research lab acquiring new skills under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
No specific work experience is required for this position.
A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Some experience in tissue culture work is desirable
Willingness to work with mice
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Data Entry
Detail-Oriented
Laboratory Instrumentation
Research Labs
Software Program

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
Designs experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members.
Performs data entry and maintains lab notebook.
Receives mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (i.e., PhD or MD programs).
Under supervision, drafts materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters.
May present results as directed by PI.
Reviews literature related to relevant research.
Learns lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members).
Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab.
Assists with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
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
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
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.