Research Assistant (part-time) - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $17.10 - $29.09 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Laboratory operations experience
Conducting research experiments and assays
Data entry and file maintenance
** The Research Assistant position at Washington University in St. Louis focuses on supporting implementation science research in infectious diseases, offering hands-on experience in research and public health. The role involves various responsibilities, including conducting experiments, data management, and project coordination to contribute to impactful health initiatives. **

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique mix of research, field, and administrative exposure within the Light Institute for Global Health and Transformation.
  • Candidates will gain hands-on experience across implementation science research, public health clinical trials, and day-to-day project operations.
  • The position requires working in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards while maintaining strict safety documentation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Research Assistant position at Washington University in St. Louis focuses on supporting implementation science research in infectious diseases, offering hands-on experience in research and public health. The role involves various responsibilities, including conducting experiments, data management, and project coordination to contribute to impactful health initiatives. **

Salary

Base: $17.10 - $29.09 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Refer to hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Laboratory operations experience
  • Conducting research experiments and assays
  • Data entry and file maintenance
  • Tissue culture and reagent coordination
  • Safety procedure compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Literature research skills
  • Hypothesis development participation
  • Multi-institutional coordination
  • Grant management support
  • Motivated individual for public health

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
  • 2 years of Laboratory Operations experience
  • Ability to wear protective equipment
  • Physical ability to provide care to research animals

Work Rights

Not specified

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