Research Assistant

Overview

Job Description

Summary:

This Research Assistant position contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and the administration of experimental procedures. This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.

Duties include:

• Laboratory organization and assistance
• Mouse colony maintenance and husbandry
• Performs and supports research in the laboratory, including solution preparation, stereotaxic surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and mouse behavior
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

• Laboratory organization and assistance
• Mouse colony maintenance and husbandry
• Performs and supports research in the laboratory, including solution preparation, stereotaxic surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and mouse behavior
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific

Minimum Qualifications:

We seek an individual with a bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are preferred. Prior laboratory experience, particularly with mouse husbandry, genotyping, or behavior; stereotaxic surgery; or immunohistochemistry, is desired but not required.

Hiring Range $17.95 - $22.51

• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
• Family: Research and Labs
• Sub-Family: Laboratory Research
• Stream: Service and Support
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 - 6:00
• Onsite: Yes (on-site)
• Employee Onsite Status: On-campus (in person)
• Telework: Not applicable
• Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. This position is a grant-funded position. Continuation of the position is contingent on grant funding.
• Internal Applicants Only? No
• Posting Number: R002371
• Job Open Date: 02/06/2026
• Job Close Date:
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.