PRN - Lab Worker

Program Overview

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 Cifarelli laboratory will offer a summer research experience to one high school student (paid position). The student will work closely with Dr. Cifarelli and her team to learn fundamentals of cell culturing (media preparation, cell growth, etc.), cell function (permeability) and signaling pathway. The student will also work on computational modeling through twice-weekly Zoom meetings with Dr. Finley and her graduate trainee.

The student will use the experimental data from their time working with Dr. Cifarelli to help develop the data-driven PSLR model. This modeling approach can be understood and implemented by high school students and will help the student see a biologically relevant application of linear regression that they learn in algebra.

• Learn fundamentals of cell culturing (media preparation, cell growth, etc.)
• Study cell function (permeability) and signaling pathways
• Participate in computational modeling through twice-weekly Zoom meetings
• Use experimental data to develop a data-driven PSLR model
• Apply linear regression concepts to biological data

High school student with an interest in biology or related fields. Ability to commit to a structured research schedule and communicate effectively via Zoom.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20

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 .