Research Assistant - Neurology

Position Summary

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation involving cellular senescence, tau biology, and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures 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.

Working Conditions :

Required Qualifications

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

Work Experience : Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills : Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research

Benefits

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups.

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