Research Assistant (Gap Year) - Developmental Biology

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Throughout our lives, our neurons retain a remarkable level of plasticity that facilitates learning, memory, and behavior. As animals encounter new sensory stimuli and learn complex behaviors, these experiences trigger changes in neuronal activity patterns that drive dynamic alterations to the transcriptome, epigenome, and the genome itself. In the Pollina lab, we aim to identify mechanisms of transcriptional control and epigenome integrity that preserve neuronal function over time and to understand how these mechanisms go awry in aging and neurological disease. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities 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. Working Conditions Job Location/Working Conditions This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals. Equipment Office equipment Lab equipment 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 Education Bachelor's degree Certifications / Professional Licenses No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience No specific work experience is required for this position. Skills Not Applicable Driver's License A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job This position is time-limited up to no more than 3 years. Preferred Qualifications Education No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications / Professional Licenses No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills Analytical Thinking, Communication, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Laboratory Instrumentation, Research Labs, Software Program Grade R06-H Salary Range $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at View phone number on click.appcast.io and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening 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. Benefits Statement Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. 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