Research Assistant - Endocrinology

Position Summary

The Lodhi Lab at the Division of Endocrinology Metabolism and Lipid Research at WashU Medicine seeks a Research Assistant to support research on lipid metabolism and metabolic disease. The position involves maintaining and genotyping mouse lines, performing small animal procedures and in vivo metabolic studies, and carrying out routine molecular biology techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience with mouse models, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative research environment.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

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• Conduct research experiments and assays.
• Evaluate research results, report findings and discuss project outcomes with staff involved.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files on research.
• Coordinate tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Coordinate research project with other institutions and investigators.
• Participate in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
• Assist with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Perform literature research on specified topics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Not Applicable

A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Hands‑on mouse handling and animal research experience is highly preferred.

R07-H

$17.10 - $29.09 / Hourly

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre‑employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

• 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%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP),…