Research Technician II - Radiology

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Liu Lab focuses on translational research, aiming to translate molecular agents from the lab to patient care. Their research areas include molecular imaging for inflammatory diseases (cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary fibrosis), developing theranostic agents for targeted cancer therapy, and screening/identifying novel biomarkers. The Research Technician II will primarily support these translational research studies, involving material preparation, radiotracer synthesis, document management, and data analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Communication skills
Data Organization skills
Detailed Reports skills
Laboratory Instrumentation skills
Laboratory Research skills
Radioactivity skills
Software Program skills
Working Independently skills

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
Coordinates with other collaborators for the production of imaging agents for clinical research and human tissue characterization.
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
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 with employee 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 for 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