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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 days ago

Research Assistant - Ophthalmology

Washington University Medical Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.10/hr - $29.09/hr

2+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Research Assistant in the Rajagopal Lab within the department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. The role involves assisting with research studies, experiments, and documentation related to retinal metabolism, diabetes, and blinding illnesses.

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Responsibilities

Conducts research experiments and assays. Performs biochemical assays using mouse and human retinal tissue

Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved

Maintains mouse colonies with specific genetic modifications

Performs data entry and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and develops and summarizes information into usable formats or presentations on research

Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc

Complies with established safety procedures, compliance requirements, 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

Qualification

Laboratory OperationsBiochemical AssaysMouse Colony ManagementWestern BlottingQuantitative PCRImmunofluorescence ImagingCell CultureDocument ResearchLaboratory ProcessesScientific Research

Required

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position

A driver's license is not required for this position

Preferred

Individuals with experience in one or more of the following techniques: western blotting, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence imaging, cell culture, mouse colony management and husbandry

Document Research

Laboratory Processes

Scientific Research

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

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.