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. The Research Assistant, Senior performs complex experiments and other research activities as directed by the research investigator. This can include but is not limited to: sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and performs independent research; maintains inventories of laboratory items; performs various clerical and editorial duties including research papers; compiles, processes and analyzes data. Performs various clerical duties including completes applications and forms. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with research projects; performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and animal colonies, performs experiments on mice, including injections, health monitoring, and dissection of experimental animals; grows cultures; administers injections; performs various 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 test data; performs minor equipment repairs; cuts, stains and mounts specimens Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes Performs various clerical duties 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 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired Knowledge of laboratory procedures: cell culture and in vitro assays, immunoblotting Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents Verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal/human relation skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to tend to details Ability to maintain records and inventories Ability to operate a personal computer MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in science or a closely related field Previous experience in basic science research 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. Saint Louis University is a premier employer in the St. Louis region that attracts faculty and staff from around the world. We recruit people of all faiths who share our mission to pursue truth for the greater glory of God and the service of others.

Research Assistant, Senior.

more at Slu.

Adjunct - Mathematics and Statistics

Faculty Instructor in Nursing - SLU Madrid

Adjunct Instructor: Forensic Science

similar roles.

Machinist

Consultant / Senior Consultant - Forensic Collision Investigation

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Center Manager

Stellvertretender Schichtführer (m/w/d)