Research Assistant

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.

All About You

Our NIH-funded laboratory is seeking enthusiastic research technicians to study the immunological response and pathogenesis of viral infections. We ask fundamental questions about viral infections and vaccination to understand how and why individuals get sick, and how to protect them. Our laboratory uses in vitro and in vivo approaches to understand infection and disease.  Techniques include molecular biology, protein biochemistry, cell/tissue culture, flow cytometry, and mouse models of infection. Experience in one or more of these techniques and areas is strongly preferred. You will be a critical member of a research team, where you will be provided with the mentorship and resources to grow and be successful.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

• Designs and conducts biomedical research experiments, including standard laboratory and molecular biology techniques, work with pathogenic viruses, and animal models of viral infection. 

• Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents

• Supervisory skills

• Independently evaluates own research findings and communicates these to the laboratory team, PI, and collaborators. 

• Prepares and delivers oral research at weekly laboratory meetings.

• Maintains conformity with ethical standards in research, including rules governing human subjects research and animal care and use.

• Maintains compliance with good laboratory practice, including the maintenance of adequate research records.

• Adheres to all applicable University policies, procedures, and regulations. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with research projects; including maintaining culture media, reagents, and experimental animals.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate with laboratory staff and investigators.

• Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports.

• Provides for data entry and current data files on research projects. Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.

• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.

• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field. Broad knowledge involving laboratory techniques or other specialized knowledge is desired.

Vaccine Protocol
Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employee’s start date will result in termination of the employment.  Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks

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. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.