Research Assistant

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here: https:// smhs.gwu.edu/

GW's Department of Medicine, Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension performs a full range of clinical and academic activities including primary and referral care of patients with kidney diseases, hypertension and kidney transplantation, teaching and research. Among its research centers is the Dr. Dominic Raj's Laboratory which focuses on how the microbiome is altered in patients with kidney disease and methods of leveraging gut microbiome to treat kidney disease. Other areas in which we conduct research include: (a) inflammation in patients with kidney disease; (b) exploring diagnostic and therapeutic potential of microRNAs in patients with kidney disease; and, © epidemiological studies examining the cause for the sudden cardiac death in hemodialysis patients. We use flow cytometric techniques to identify cell population associated with progression of diabetic kidney disease, sequencing techniques to determine the community composition of microbiome and metabolome to evaluate the microbiome-host co-metabolism.

This role of a Research Assistant acts as a supportive position that contributes to research/development by assisting with experiments in a controlled laboratory setting. The core responsibilities of this position include assisting with data collection and administration of experimental procedures, and assisting with administrative aspects of preparing manuscripts for publication. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment.

Other duties include: This position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. 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 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:

- Knowledge of flow cytometric and sequencing techniques.

Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. POSITION INFORMATION

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 -> FTE 1.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 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

Internal Applicants Only? No Posting Number: R002009 Job Open Date: 08/21/2023 Job Close Date: If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

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.

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