Posted: 09-Oct-24
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Internal Number: 2024-08586
JOB SUMMARY
The Research Assistant supports investigators by performing moderately complex research and experimentation following established protocols; performs routine lab and equipment maintenance, such as cleaning glassware, counter tops, and equipment; sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and may perform independent research; performs various clerical and editorial duties; compiles, processes and analyzes data; performs supervisory and training duties.
PRIMARY JOB 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in science or a closely related field
ABOUT THE TEAM
We proudly celebrate 100 years since the founding of the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology department in 1924 by Dr. Edward A. Doisy, recipient of the 1943 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on the synthesis of vitamin K.
The tradition of excellence started by Dr. Doisy continued with the remarkable scientific achievements of his successors, Dr. Robert Olson and Dr. William Sly. Today, faculty in BMB honor this tradition with work at the forefront of disciplines like blood coagulation, DNA repair, and lipid metabolism, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation. A generous endowment bestowed by Dr. Doisy on BMB is being used to grow and support our innovative and transformative biomedical research.