Research Assistant - Pathology & Immunology

About this role

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary The Persaud lab in the Department of Pathology & Immunology at WashU Medicine has an opening for a Research Assistant. Established in 2025, the lab conducts preclinical (basic science and translational) studies into optimizing the safety and efficacy of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for hematologic diseases, with emphasis on definitive therapies for non-malignant disorders. Using both fully murine and humanized mouse models, the lab seeks to integrate minimally toxic, antibody-based transplant conditioning with novel stem cell mobilization regimens to optimize autologous gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Projects to understand how antibody-based conditioning regimens impact the biology of the transplant recipient compared to conventional conditioning regimens are also of great interest to the group. The successful candidate will work directly with the PI and other lab members to manage the laboratory and assist in the development of new and existing research projects in these exciting areas. Candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to multiple projects but will be strongly encouraged and supported, as their comfort level and experience in the lab grows, to gradually take ownership of their own project that aligns with their interests and the lab’s needs.

As the inaugural members of the Persaud lab, candidates will play an important role in shaping the culture and mission of the lab. Central to that mission is supporting the career development of researchers in all roles and career stages; as such, the lab endeavors to provide a supportive, convivial, people-first environment for all who join. Candidates will have opportunities to contribute to a variety of projects, receive mentorship from the PI and senior researchers in the lab, attend and present at local and international meetings, and interact with collaborators in the WashU Department of Pathology & Immunology and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine.

Assists with research study, experiments, preparation of material, and documentation.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research experiments and assays. Experiments may include cell culture, molecular biology (including gene editing), antibody production and engineering, flow cytometry, mouse hematopoietic stem cell transplant models and in vivo stem cell mobilization. • 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.

Working Conditions: • Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Laboratory Operations (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with mouse handling and procedures is highly desirable.

• Experience in stem cell biology, hematology and/or immunology.

• Experience with flow cytometry and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.

• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

• Experience with data analysis and interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Animal Restraints, Blood Sampling, Data Analysis, Data Interpretations, Document Research, Flow Cytometry, Genome Editing, Hematology, Immunology, Laboratory Processes, Mouse Handling, Scientific Research, Stem Cell Biology, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

Grade R07-H

Salary Range $17.10 - $29.09 / 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.

Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employ

Similar jobs

• Postdoctoral Research Associate - Pathology & Immunology — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Medical Campus
• Postdoctoral Research Associate - Immunology — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital · Memphis, TN
• Associate Scientist, Immunology — Pfizer · Pearl River, New York, United States
• Associate Scientist, Immunology — Pfizer (Internaljobs) · Pearl River, New York, United States
• Associate Scientist, Immunology — Flagshippioneeringinc · Cambridge, MA USA
• Research Scientist - Pathology Image Analysis — Vertex · Boston, MA
• Clinical Lab Assistant - Pathology — University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus
• Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician - Pathology & Immunology — Washington University in St. Louis · Washington University Medical Campus