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Research Assistant

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Apr 22, 2025

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:	The laboratory of Dr. Lauren Woodie is looking for a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Woodie's lab investigates the neural control of circadian metabolism in mouse models of human disease (www.thewoodielab.com). We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual to provide research support by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory environment. The Research Assistant will be directly trained and supervised by Dr. Woodie and work closely with her on a daily basis. The Research Assistant can expect to receive mentoring and guidance from the PI to advance their career in academic, industrial, and private research. They will work with other researchers in the lab to support a collaborative research environment. Once trained, the primary job functions will require exercising independent judgment. Responsibilities include: * Assist in animal husbandry and maintaining mouse lines using ear tagging and genotyping according to PI instructions. * Assist in mouse survival surgery and post-operative care. . * Assist in basic mouse experiments such as body weight monitoring. * Assist in mouse tissue harvest and processing. * Assist in maintaining lab organization and stocks of buffers, solutions, and aliquots for research activity in the lab. * Assist in performing protein, DNA, RNA isolation and quantification. * Assist in microscopy experiments and data processing. * Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the PI from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a BA/BS in a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Hiring Range	$17.75 - $27.01
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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family	Research and Labs
Sub-Family	Laboratory Research
Stream	Service and Support
Level	Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	1.0
Work Schedule:	Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:
Required Background Check	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status. - The Limited term of this appointment is 2 years until June 30, 2027 at this time, with the potential to extend the appointment terms or become a permanent position.
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	R002279
Job Open Date:	04/22/2025
Job Close Date:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.