The Samovski Laboratory at WashU Medicine is seeking a Research Assistant to help with research focused on the role of extracellular vesicles in mediating inter-organ communication in the context of obesity and metabolic disease.
Requirements
- Laboratory Operations (2 Years)
- Document Research
- Laboratory Processes
- Scientific Research
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.
- Performs literature research on specified topics.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
- highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
