Research Assistant; Gap Year - Endocrinology

Scheduled

Hours:

40

Position Summary:

WashU Medicine Division of Endocrinology has an opening for a Research Assistant (Gap Year) to join the Millman lab.

Our biomedical research laboratory uses human pluripotent stem cells for the study and treatment of diabetes. We have a wide diversity of projects involving stem cells differentiation, genetic engineering with CRISPR, disease modeling, transplantation into animal models of diabetes, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, and single-cell sequencing technologies.

Assists with various aspects of the research process in a laboratory setting under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel in order to gain experience to further future career opportunities. Guided activities may include literature review and initial research to identify experimental opportunities, experimental design, execution of experiments and troubleshooting, collection and analysis of data, and/or communication/presentation of results.

This role is well‑suited for those interested in a gap year(s) where they will be spending time in a research lab acquiring new skills under the direction of the PI and/or experienced laboratory personnel.

• 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.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

• Office equipment.
• Lab equipment.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses:
  No specific certification or professional license is required.
• Work Experience:
  
  No specific work experience is required.
• Skills:
  
  Not Applicable.
• Driver’s License: A driver's license is not required.
• Time‑limited position: up to no more than 3 years.

• Education:
  
  No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications / Professional Licenses:
  No additional certification or professional license unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience:
  
  No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills:
  
  Analytical Thinking, Communication, Data Entry, Detail‑Oriented, Laboratory Instrumentation, Research Labs, Software Program.

Grade: R06-H

Salary Range: $16.92 - $26.44 per Hour

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