Research Assistant

Location: SLU Saint Louis, MO

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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/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.