PRN Research Associate

Description

The Nutrition and Experimental Metabolism Lab ( NutriX) at Saint Louis University, directed by Hossein Rafiei, , RD, ACSM-CPT, Assistant Professor of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, is recruiting for a Research Associate to perform research projects and supervise research activities in the lab. The successful candidate will contribute to the lab’s research activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. The responsibilities of the position will include, but are not limited to :

• Assisting in the design, planning, and execution of laboratory experiments focused on nutrition, oxidative stress, inflammation, and metabolic health with a specific interests on mitochondrial function and biogenesis.
• Performing experiments using human cell lines and human blood samples.
• Conducting routine molecular biology assays, such as :

o ELISA

o qPCR and RNA extraction

o Western blotting and Immunohistochemistry

o Microscopic imaging (, brightfield and fluorescence)

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Function

Unclassified Positions

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

20

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and / or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.