Research Assistant, Senior

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.

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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.