Saint Louis University · 10 hours ago
Research Assistant - Molecular Biology / Electrophysiology (Full-Time Lab Support)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSaint Louis University, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator in molecular biology and electrophysiology research. The role involves performing lab maintenance, conducting experiments, and assisting with research projects using zebrafish to study neuronal function and development.
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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
Ensures feedings of the adult and baby fish
Maintains and harvests saltwater rotifers and stocks young zebrafish larvae
Performs embryo injections and confocal imaging
Depending on expertise, performs molecular biology / electrophysiology related experiments and analyses data
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
Working some weekends and holidays is required for this role for animal care
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in science or a closely related field is required; Biology, Neuroscience or a similar field preferred
Able to work independently and showcase problem-solving skills
Possess strong organizational, communication and time management skills
Ability to work as a member of team
Ability to work some weekends and holidays for animal care is required
Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
Knowledge of laboratory procedures
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
Preferred
Prior experience with molecular biology techniques (like cloning, RNA isolation, PCR, RT-PCR) and/or electrophysiology (whole cell patch clamping, calcium imaging)
Prior experience with programming in R/MATLAB/Python or similar
Benefits
Tuition remission benefits for full-time employees and their dependents
Comprehensive health coverage
Generous retirement plans
Paid time off
Inclusive community
Wellness programs
Various discounts
Company
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a Catholic Jesuit institution that focuses on academic excellence, research, health care and commitment to faith.
Founded in 1818
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$32.71MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationU.S. Department of EducationMissouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
2025-01-09Grant· $5M
2023-12-01Grant· $5.96M
2023-01-27Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
David Griggs
Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
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