Research Assistant - Nutritional Science

About the role

The Samovski Laboratory at WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team. Our research focuses on the role of extracellular vesicles in mediating inter-organ communication in the context of obesity and metabolic disease. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about scientific discovery, eager to learn new techniques, and experienced in both in vivo and in vitro research.

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.
• Covers tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Collaborates with other institutions and investigators on research projects.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Aids in 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.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.