Research Assistant – Infectious Diseases

WashU IT

Research Assistant at Light Institute for Global Health and Transformation. Conducting experiments and supporting health projects in a laboratory environment.

Posted 6/16/2026part-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $17 - $29 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
2 Years Laboratory Operations experience
Document Research
Laboratory Processes
Scientific Research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrytissue culturereagentsprobe testsliterature researchlaboratory processesscientific research

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationorganization

Certifications

Bachelor's degree