Research Technician II - McDonnell Genome Institute

Washington University in St Louis • Forest Park, GA

16d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in our Single Cell laboratory (BSL2 environment) and the candidate will assist with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. Single-cell RNA-seq provides transcriptional profiling of thousands of individual cells via 10x Genomic assays.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Communication
• Detailed Reports
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Research
• Software Program
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Assists with complex analysis/projects according to research/vendor protocols.
• 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.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees