Research Associate, Luo Lab

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary :

GW’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine (conducts innovative, fundamental, basic and translational research for HIV / AIDS and neglected tropical diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious and parasitic diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link :

http : / / smhs.gwu.edu / microbiology /

Dr. Jie Lou’s Laboratory is looking for a highly motivated and talented Research Associate. Dr. Lou’s lab main interests are advancing our understanding of the molecular and cellular pathological mechanisms of myasthenia gravis using innovative rodent models and cutting-edge technologies, and developing antigen-specific immunosuppressive therapies for the disease. The research is highly interdisciplinary, relying on tools from molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, AI-based structure prediction, transgenic models, immunology, and neuroscience, but also including industrial collaboration.

Research Associate will design, organize and conduct specialized and advanced experiments using established scientific protocols, troubleshoot and design new protocols, summarize findings and publish results in research journals, under the general supervision of a faculty member. In some cases, Research Associate will assume general responsibility for general scientific operations in the lab, and / or provide supervision and guidance to laboratory staff, trainees, and other researchers

Duties Include :

• Perform injection, tissue collection, clinical evaluation, recording and analyzing of results in animal experiments.
• Perform immunoassays, flow cytometry analysis, mammalian and bacterial cell cultures, DNA preparation, and protein purification.
• Plan and schedule experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing research projects.
• Support faculty and staff in the research group, as well as external partners, in communicating results, figures, charts, and tables as needed
• Assist with the preparation of regulatory documents, manuscripts, and grants.
• Compile results and prepare technical reports and documentation of outcomes.
• Supervise other personnel in the laboratory; participate in training of fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.

A Research Associate :

In collaboration with experienced researchers, this role will participate in the planning and conduction of discovery research, data analysis and interpretation, preparation of materials for publication, presentations at conferences and meetings, and may develop new theories and methodologies. This role can expect timely advice as to research directions and career planning for a future independent career.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualified candidates will hold a master’s degree and 1 year of experience 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

43,888.00 - $64,601.04

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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

Individual Contributor

Level

Level 1

Full-Time / Part-Time :

Full-Time

Hours Per Week : Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 30 PM.

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

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

Internal Applicants Only?

Posting Number : R002223

Job Open Date : 11 / 11 / 2024

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 / Affirmative Action 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.

Salary : $43,888 - $64,601