CareerPlan

Research Specialist - Biochemistry

Washington University Medical Campus, USFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Conducts complex research and experimentation on bacterial and mitochondrial proteolytic machines, structural biology, and protein engineering using cryo-EM, mass spectrometry, and biochemical assays.

Role type

Research Specialist (Biochemistry/Structural Biology)

Builds

Scientific analysis and discovery regarding bacterial defense mechanisms and protein assembly

Domain

Academic Research / Biochemistry / Structural Biology

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Cryo-EM sample preparation, Mass spectrometry, Biochemical assays, Protein purification, Cellular assays, Heterogeneity analysis, Literature search, Statistical data analysis

Preferred skills

Protein engineering, Microbial genetics, Cell biology, Bioinformatics software

Technologies

Cryo-EM, Mass Spectrometry, Statistical Software, Spreadsheets

Responsibilities

Perform complex analyses and experiments under PI direction; Plan, develop, and organize research results; Solve practical equipment and protocol problems; Present research information to internal and external audiences; Train other personnel on methods and protocols.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC