Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.
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Job Summary : Under general direction, performs complex experiments and other research activities as directed by the research investigator; sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; assists with research projects and performs independent research; performs various clerical and editorial duties including research papers; compiles, processes and analyzes data.
Job Duties
Sets-up and operates various scientific apparatus; sets-up and operates spectrophotometer, fraction collectors, chromatography equipment, centrifuges, incubators, homogenizers, and various microscopes.
Performs various clerical duties including typing, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing and maintaining bibliographies; completes applications and forms.
Assists with research projects and performs independent research; plans, designs and implements research projects; prepares and maintains culture media, reagents, and experimental animals; grows cultures (cell viral, etc.) adept in molecular biological techniques; administers injections; performs various assays; sterilizes equipment; separates and purifies various materials and substances using such techniques as chromatography and electrophoresis; performs surgery on experimental animals; orders laboratory supplies, performs library research; prepares compounds; interprets experimental test data; performs minor equipment repairs; cuts, stains and mounts specimens.
Performs various editorial duties including writing, reviewing and editing various materials for publication; prepares publication schedules and orders books; confers with publishers and authors.
Compiles, processes and analyzes data; records research procedures and results; files and maintains records; codes data for input for electronic data processing; inputs and retrieves data using computers.
Performs supervisory and training duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laboratory procedures
Knowledge of the use and preparation of culture media, chemicals, and reagents
Knowledge of medical terminology
Interpersonal/human relation skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to operate various laboratory equipment, tools and materials
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to tend to details
Ability to maintain records and inventories
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in science or related field; supplemented with two (2) years of experience.
Function
Lab Support
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
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