Senior Research Technician - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis

3d • $19 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Research Technician in a biology lab running a research portfolio within the Kummer lab at WashU Medicine. We are a neuroscience laboratory focused on applying cutting-edge techniques to understand the mechanisms of acute brain injury, especially traumatic brain injury (TBI), and its connections to Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease and other forms of neurodegeneration. We are particularly interested in synaptic injury. We work with animal models (mostly mice) and with patients in the hospital, and collaborate with academic and industry partners ensuring a broad-based, growth-oriented experience and a large, diverse field of colleagues. The Kummer lab specializes in techniques including imaging, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, functional assessments, and immunolabeling. Performs independently 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

• Adsorption Chromatography
• Assay
• Biology
• Cell Cultures
• Chemistry
• Chromatography
• Communication
• Conducting Experiments
• Experimentation
• Immunology
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Techniques
• Method Development
• Microscopies
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Pathogenesis
• Quality Control (QC)
• Recordkeeping
• Researching
• Software Program
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects.
• Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• 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.
• Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees