Research Technician II (Tetrahymena Stock Center) - Biology
About The Position
A Research Technician II position is available in Dr. Doug Chalker's group to carry out key activities of the Tetrahymena Stock Center. The Stock Center maintains laboratory strains long-term and sends cells lines or DNA samples to researchers upon request. The individual filling this position will carry out this role as well as receive new samples for cryopreservation, reconstitution of frozen samples, and cataloging. When not performing these key functions, this individual will be involved in developing new research tools or collaborating with researchers to development strains to carry out research projects. They will also direct the work of an undergraduate research assistant tasked at making sterile media and sterilizing glassware to support this work.
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.
Responsibilities
- Conducts experiments and routine procedures.
- Monitors/evaluates experiments.
- Maintains records/reports.
- Collects data from experiments.
- Performs data analysis.
- Writes interpretative reports/summaries.
- Conducts literature searches.
- May contribute to design of experimental protocols and research.
- Orders lab supplies.
- Orders/maintains chemical inventories.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
