Research Technician I - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis • Watervliet, MI

2d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ibanez Lab serves as Fluid Biomarker Core for The Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN) Trials Unit and Observational Study. The ultimate goal is to be able to understand Alzheimer's Disease preclinical phases to treat this disease before onset. The lab is seeking a Research Technician who will be involved in the the primary prevention trial aliquoting and biomarker data generation. Assists with laboratory duties in a research setting; performs routine tests with direction from the supervisor, manager or higher-level technician.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Aliquots
• Biomarkers
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Laboratory Techniques
• Microsoft Excel
• Research Data Collection
• Sample Testing
• Sample Tracking

Responsibilities

• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Trial aliquoting and biomarker data generation.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a 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, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED