Research Assistant - Nutritional Science

Position Summary

The Samovski Laboratory at WashU Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team. Our research focuses on the role of extracellular vesicles in mediating inter‑organ communication in the context of obesity and metabolic disease. We are particularly interested in candidates who are enthusiastic about scientific discovery, eager to learn new techniques, and experienced in both in vivo and in vitro research.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

40 hours per week

• Conduct research experiments and assays.
• Evaluate research results, report findings and discuss project outcomes with staff.
• Perform data entry and maintain research data files.
• Coordinate tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinate research projects with other institutions and investigators.
• Participate in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing them.
• Assist with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Perform literature research on specified topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Laboratory Operations – 2 Years

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the posting.

R07-H

$17.10 – $29.09 per hour

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides a defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan, combining employee and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.

Family

• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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