Research Assistant – Infectious Diseases

WashU IT

Research Assistant at the Light Institute conducting experiments and managing clinical trial data in public health. Gaining hands-on experience in implementation science and project coordination.

Posted 6/16/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 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.
Laboratory Operations experience (2 Years).
Document Research skills.
Knowledge of Laboratory Processes.
Scientific Research abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Accommodation for individuals unable to use the online application system.
Pre-employment screening for all external candidates receiving an offer for employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entrytissue culturereagentsprobe testsliterature researchlaboratory processesscientific research

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationevaluationorganization

Certifications

Bachelor's degree