Washington University in St. Louis · 7 hours ago
Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Ob/Gyn
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$16.92/hr - $26.44/hrWashington University in St. Louis is focused on improving reproductive health through research. The Research Assistant will assist with various aspects of the research process in a laboratory setting, gaining experience in experimental design, data collection, and analysis under mentorship.
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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
The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals
Preferred
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting
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.
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 in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
Founded in 1853
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
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