Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Mullen lab in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team. Our lab is focused on overcoming chemotherapy resistance in gynecologic cancers by targeting DNA damage repair mechanisms. We specifically are interested in developing novel biomarkers and therapies for the treatment of ovarian cancer.

The successful applicant will utilize techniques in cell culture, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence assays, advanced microscopy, DNA fiber assays, Comet assays, cell viability assays, gel electrophoresis, invasion and migration assays, and flow cytometry. Applicants with a strong background in these areas are encouraged to apply.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

Job Description

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.
• 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.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assists with 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Document Research, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), Frozen Sectioning, Immunoblots, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Laboratory Processes, Molecular Biology Techniques, Mouse Handling, Paraffin Embedding, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Protein Isolation, Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT PCR), Ribonucleic Acid (RNA), Scientific Research, Tissue Culture Techniques, Tissue Embedding

Grade

R07-H

Salary Range

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly

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.

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