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Research Assistant

The George Washington University
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is an active research department with federally funded programs in neuroscience and development, cardiovascular pharmacology and integrative physiology, genomics, and oncology. It offers unique pre- and postdoctoral biomedical research training, teaches Pharmacology and Physiology to Medical and Physician Assistant students, and provides graduate courses through the GW Institute for Biomedical Sciences. Its mission is to deliver high-quality education, advance scientific knowledge, and improve human health through cutting-edge biomedical research.

The successful candidate’s duties will include laboratory organization and management, mouse colony maintenance and husbandry, and performing and supporting research in the laboratory, including solution preparation, stereotaxic surgeries, immunohistochemistry, and mouse behavior.

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:

  • A bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, psychology or a related field is highly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are highly desired.
  • Prior laboratory experience, particularly with mouse husbandry, genotyping, or behavior; stereotaxic surgery.

Hiring Range $18.40 - $23.07

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

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: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm

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: R002402

Job Open Date:

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.

Salary : $18 - $23

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