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Research Assistant - Neurology

Research Assistant - Neurology

Washington University in St. LouisNorthfield, VT, US
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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 :

  • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
  • Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

    • 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

  • 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%.

    • 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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