Senior Research Technician - Pediatrics Gasteroenterology

Washington University in St. Louis

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Applications are invited for a Senior Research Technician in the Holtz laboratory. Our lab integrates molecular biology, microbiology, virology, epidemiology, metagenomic sequencing and bioinformatics to address questions in the developing childhood gut. A major project in the lab is a translational study focused on understanding how environmental exposures impact the development of the infant gut virome and bacterial microbiome. This position independently performs complex research studies, experiments and assays.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Computer Software
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Multitasking
• Recordkeeping
• Reporting Management
• Software Program
• Sterilization Techniques
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Provides data entry and current data files on research projects.
• Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
• Assures compliance 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.
• Performs molecular biology experiments including PCR/qPCR/RT-PCR, DNA and RNA purification, and sequencing library construction.
• Performs bacterial culturing.
• Performs literary searches related to research project.
• Learns new techniques as needed.
• Participates in developing hypotheses to be tested and methods for testing them.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment.
• Suggests technical or procedural improvements in testing methods.
• Manages thousands of stored human samples.
• Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.
• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• Orders lab supplies and equipment
• 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.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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: Senior