Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 1 month ago
Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Neurology
Washington University Medical Campus
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is looking for a Research Assistant (Gap Year) in the Department of Neurology. The successful candidate will assist with various aspects of research projects related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, providing support in data collection, analysis, and experimental design under the mentorship of experienced lab personnel.
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Responsibilities
Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis
Designs experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members
Performs data entry and maintains lab notebook
Receives mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (i.e., PhD or MD programs)
Under supervision, drafts materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters. May present results as directed by PI
Reviews literature related to relevant research
Learns lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members)
Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab
Assists with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position
No specific work experience is required for this position
A driver's license is not required for this position
Preferred
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Data Entry
Detail-Oriented
Laboratory Instrumentation
Research Labs
Software Program
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
WashU Medicine is a leader in improving human health throughout the world.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$381MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Cancer InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2025-01-21Grant
2024-12-16Grant· $10.8M
2023-05-11Grant· $22.5M
Leadership Team
Camilo Molina
Director of Spinal Deformity and Spinal Oncology
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Charbel Khoury
Assistant Professor Of Medicine
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