Research Assistant; Gap Year - Ob​/Gyn

Position: Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Ob/Gyn
Location: St. Louis

* Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
* Designs experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members.
* Performs data entry and maintains lab notebook.
* Receives mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (i.e., PhD or MD programs).
* Under supervision, drafts materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters. May present results as directed by PI.
* Reviews literature related to relevant research.
* Learns lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members).
* Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab.
* Assists with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* 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 our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* 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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