Research Technician II - Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting research opportunity in Dougherty/Maloney Labs in the Departments of Genetics and Psychiatry. We are seeking a motivated scientist to join our team! This position includes conducting rodent behavioral and molecular analyses as well as husbandry for NIH- and privately-funded projects aimed at understanding how genetic risk for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders alter brain development and behavior and identifying treatment strategies. The primary responsibilities of this role may include collecting behavioral data, conducting preliminary data analysis, breeding and maintaining experimental mouse lines, molecular assays for genotype determination, and transcript and protein quantification. Additional responsibilities and opportunities include statistical analysis and data interpretation, and assisting the team to bring new behavioral assays online. The Dougherty and Maloney labs use genomics and experimental systems to define molecular mechanisms underlying genetic liability in psychiatric disease. This includes cutting edge molecular, genetic, behavioral, and bioinformatic techniques to study transcriptional and translational regulation and its dysregulation in psychiatric disease, and genetic variation in psychiatric diseases. We are primarily focused on autism, and the functional impact of distinct genetic liabilities of neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., PMIDs: 34614421, 37426756 37370259). This position requires flexible hours as evening and weekend work may be required as needed on a study by study basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Rodent handling experience.
• Experience with techniques such as qPCR and western blotting.
• Behavioral testing experience.
• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Communication
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Research
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Pipetting Techniques
• Recordkeeping
• Software Program
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• 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