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Research Assistant

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Feb 09, 2026

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: http://smhs.gwu.edu/. GW's Department of Medicine (Division of Genomic Medicine) conducts cutting-edge genomics/proteomics research for a variety of diseases, including but not limited to cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Our division has a strong team in genomics and bioinformatics research. More information can be found at the following link: https://smhs.gwu.edu/medicine/divisions/genomic-medicine. Dr. McCaffrey's Lab's main focus is on genomic research, including the diagnosis and prediction of cardiovascular diseases by genomic technologies and transcript profiling of blood to reveal biomarkers that give light to potential underlying processes of acute appendicitis. More information can be found at the following link: https://mccaffreylab.smhs.gwu.edu/. This Research Assistant position 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 position may perform some lab maintenance duties as a secondary function. This role typically works under immediate supervision, and the primary job functions do not require exercising independent judgment. This position will work under Dr. McCaffrey. Duties include: Assists in planning and scheduling of experiments consistent with the timeline and objectives of ongoing projects. Assists in literature reviews and analyzing existing data related to the assigned projects. Follows the established protocols in the lab, such as real-time PCR, Western blot, etc. Assists in the analysis of genomic/proteomic data using bioinformatics tools. Completes general upkeep of the lab. Complies with Good Lab Practice, Biosafety guidelines. Assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Assists with troubleshooting technical issues by working closely with others in the lab. Participates in group meetings and effectively presents data. Performs other related lab duties as necessary. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning tasks that are logistically 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:	Ability to follow a set procedure and ability to work both as a team and independently. Highly enthusiastic to learn new techniques. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and to prioritize multiple tasks and demands. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Hiring Range	$17.95 - $22.51
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, 8:30am-5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	On-campus (in person)
Telework:	No
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:	R002372
Job Open Date:	02/09/2026
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.