Full-Time

Research Assistant

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St. Louis University

St. Louis University

Entry

St. Louis, MO, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Life Sciences
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field
  • 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
  • Supervisory skills- ability to assist new technicians and neonatology fellows
  • 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
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

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