Research Assistant (gap Year) - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Base: $16.92 - $26.44 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Bachelor's degree in life sciences
Basic wet lab skills such as pipetting
Laboratory record keeping proficiency
The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease

Job Summary

  • The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease.
  • This position offers mentorship for activities related to career goals including PhD or MD programs while contributing to projects on enhancer function and RNA processing.
  • Benefits include up to 22 days of vacation, competitive health insurance packages, and a defined contribution retirement savings plan starting at 7%.

Matching Summary

The Ushiki Lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease.

Salary

Base: $16.92 - $26.44 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 22 days vacation, health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences
  • Basic wet lab skills such as pipetting
  • Laboratory record keeping proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with PCR and plasmid work
  • Tissue culture experience
  • Strong scientific critical thinking skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • No specific work experience required
  • Ability to wear protective equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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