Research Assistant - Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Medicine

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
A full-time Research Assistant is being sought to support the lab of Dr. Mark Brimble in the Division of Allergy and Pulmonology at WashU Medicine.


The Brimble lab focuses on the use of recombinant viral vectors for use in gene therapy applications and the study of immune responses against gene therapy vectors using a combination of wet-lab techniques and bioinformatic approaches. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to work independently, and have experience in molecular biology and cell culture. An ideal candidate will have a strong interest in translational science. Duties will include assisting with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

This position has an anticipated start date of July 2026.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research experiments and assays.
  
• Evaluates research results, reports findings and discusses project outcomes with staff involved.
  
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
  
• Coordinates tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
  
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
  
• Coordinates research project with other institutions and investigators.
  
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.
  
• Assists with general supply/equipment orders, lab maintenance and cleaning.
  
• Performs literature research on specified topics.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Working Conditions:

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

Education:
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Laboratory Operations (2 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

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

More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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:
Document Research, Laboratory Processes, Scientific Research

Grade
R07-H

Salary Range
$17.10 - $29.09 / 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

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Accommodation

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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

Personal

• 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

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• 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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EEO Statement
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