Research Assistant, Senior

Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Under general direction, performs moderately complex to complex research and experimentation following established protocols; performs routine lab and equipment maintenance; sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and may perform independent research or performs various editorial and minor clerical duties; compiles, processes and analyzes data; performs supervisory and training duties. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics: • Knowledge of laboratory procedures • Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents • Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology • Verbal and written communication skills • Supervisory skills • Interpersonal/human relation skills • Ability to follow oral and written instructions • Ability to tend to details • Ability to maintain records and inventories • Ability to operate a personal computer Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus including spectrophotometers, fraction collectors, chromatography equipment, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, PCR machines, electronic imagers, and various microscopes • Performs various clerical duties including answering phones, maintaining bibliographies, and completing applications and forms. • Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, and reagents; grows bacterial and eukaryotic cell cultures; performs various biochemical and cell-based 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 data; and performs minor equipment repairs. • Performs supervisory and training duties involving lower-level employees and students; attends and participates in meetings and training groups • 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. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science or related field plus experience with mammalian tissue culture is required; a MS degree or ≥5 years’ experience in biomedical research is preferred. Broad knowledge of biomedical laboratory techniques is required. Function Lab Support Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.