Washington University in St. Louis is looking for a research assistant to support genomic research by performing technical tasks related to experiments, animal care, and data management.
Requirements
- PCR genotyping
- small rodent handling
- biopsies
- dissections
- data entry
- preparation of materials
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Mouse Handling
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Research
- Software Program
Responsibilities
- Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions, PCR genotyping, and set up and maintenance of equipment.
- Performs animal husbandry on mouse colonies.
- Performs data entry on animal tracking software and maintains data files for research results.
- Prepares tissue culture reagents, medias and solutions for the lab.
- Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
- Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
- The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
- Communication
- Working Independently
- The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
