Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
This position works on research investigating mental health and biomarkers (e.g., inflammation) across three generations (i.e., grandparents, parents, children).
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling.
- Coordinate undergraduate research assistants and other research staff.
- Develop and maintain self-report and behavioral data acquisition protocols.
- Draw and process blood samples. Manage samples and maintain lab equipment.
- Conduct inflammation assays from basal samples as well as stimulated (i.e., LPS and dexamethasone).
- Assist with longitudinal dataset management (i.e., maintain ongoing databases and generate datasets for research questions).
- Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SPSS and/or R statistical programs, Excel, programming (e.g., Python).
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Blood and saliva ELISA experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently, and take initiative.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or equivalent years of experience in a laboratory or research setting.
- Some positions may require a Master's degree due to experience/knowledge required of research area.
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.08 - $25.12 / 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.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
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
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.
EEO/AA Statement
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Diversity Statement
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