Research Assistant, Senior

The Research Assistant, Senior performs complex experiments and other research activities as directed by the research investigator. This can include but is not limited to: sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and performs independent research; maintains inventories of laboratory items; performs various clerical and editorial duties including research papers; compiles, processes and analyzes data. Performs various clerical duties including completes applications and forms.

• →Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and animal colonies, performs experiments on mice, including injections, health monitoring, and dissection of 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 centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes
• →Performs various clerical duties
• →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

• Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures: cell culture and in vitro assays, immunoblotting
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
• Previous experience in basic science research

Function

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.