Research Assistant (gap Year) - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
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 molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease

Job Summary

  • The Ushiki Lab investigates molecular mechanisms of transcriptional regulation and how noncoding genetic variation alters gene regulation in human disease.
  • This position offers mentorship for career goals including PhD or MD programs while contributing to projects on enhancer function and RNA processing.
  • The role provides competitive benefits including up to 22 days of vacation, health insurance, and tuition coverage for employees and their families.

Matching Summary

The Ushiki Lab investigates 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, retirement plan, tuition coverage

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, plasmid work, tissue culture
  • Strong scientific and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • No specific work experience required
  • No professional license required

Work Rights

Not specified

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