Senior Research Assistant

Senior Research Assistant

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is an active research department with federally funded programs in neuroscience and development, cardiovascular pharmacology and integrative physiology, genomics, and oncology. It offers unique pre- and postdoctoral biomedical research training, teaches Pharmacology and Physiology to Medical and Physician Assistant students, and provides graduate courses through the GW Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Its mission is to deliver high-quality education, advance scientific knowledge, and improve human health through cutting-edge biomedical research.

The Senior Research Assistant independently conducts research activities in a laboratory setting under guidance from the Principal Investigator. Responsibilities include designing and executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting results, and preparing technical reports and documentation. The position assists with manuscript preparation, publications, and generation of data for grant submissions. The role applies established procedures within the laboratory and supports ongoing research projects and overall scholarly activities. 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 and 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are highly preferred.

Hiring Range - $18.51 - $33.85

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Healthcare Benefits

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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 3

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9AM-6PM

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status - On-campus (in person)

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EEO Statement: 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.