Research Assistant

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JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant supports investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols. This position performs routine lab and equipment maintenance, such as cleaning glassware, counter tops, and equipment, sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus, and assists with research projects. This position also performs various clerical and editorial duties, to include compiling, processing, and analyzing data, as well as performing training duties.

PRIMARY JOB 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• N/A

Function

Lab Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please email Human Resources at hr@slu.edu.