Research Technician II - Neurology
About The Position
The Research Technician II in this position will be involved in molecular biology and cell biology research related to therapeutics development for neurodegenerative diseases. Typical activities will include performing cell culture techniques, cell staining, qPCR, PCR, Western Blots, and other biochemical assays. Will collect and analyze data and be expected to keep an accurate and up-to-date record of experiments and resulting data. Role will primarily be done within a wet lab/bench setting with occasional computer work. The person in this position will also require animal contact, as they will assist in animal colony management duties including animal identification, breeding/weaning/genotyping tasks, and record-keeping.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Communication
- Detailed Reports
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Research
- Software Program
- Working Independently
- up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
