Research Engineering Technician - Engineering

Washington University in St. Louis•Hadley, MO

2d•$17 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the faculty investigator by assisting with protein expression and purification as well as protein analysis. Expected to contribute towards development and conducting of research projects, including equipment use, equipment maintenance, experimental design and data acquisition, data analysis, documentation of experimental results, assisting in writing scientific manuscripts, research proposals and reports, and trains other lab members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or physics, or four years of equivalent education/experience in an engineering or sciences laboratory or research setting.
Computer Coding
Effective Written Communication
Engineering Disciplines
Learning New Technologies
Oral Communications
Physics
Science Lab

Responsibilities

At direction of faculty investigator, conduct experiments and calibrate equipment.
Monitor/evaluate experiments.
Maintain records/reports.
Collect data from experiments.
Support the faculty investigator by assisting with protein expression and purification as well as protein analysis.
Daily care, monitoring and enrichment of animals.
Assist with preparation/maintenance of protocols for small animal procedures.
Maintain lab research, safety and purchasing records.
Purchase items requested by lab members and anticipate the need for other items not requested.
Ensure compliance with university and laboratory safety regulations.
Monitor safety training of lab members and perform monthly inspections.
Monitor and foster proper handling of hazardous and biohazard waste.
Contribute significantly to fostering a positive working environment for lab members.
Facilitate the execution of tasks such as routine lab chores, preparation of lab solutions/reagents, and regular maintenance or cleaning of equipment.
Train new personnel and supervise occasional undergraduate researchers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us