Cardiothoracic Lab Research Technician II – Data & Animal Care

Washington University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays (up to 22 days)

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan (403(b))

Job summary

Washington University in Saint Louis invites applications for a Research Technician II in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role supports a large mouse colony, collects specimens, and assists with data entry, tissue cultures, and lab setup.

You will help maintain safety procedures and documentation in a busy research environment. The ideal candidate has up to one year of laboratory experience or a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• No specific certification/professional licenses required for this position.

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.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in Saint Louis invites applications for a Research Technician II in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The role supports a large mouse colony, collects specimens, and assists with data entry, tissue cultures, and lab setup.

You will help maintain safety procedures and documentation in a busy research environment. The ideal candidate has up to one year of laboratory experience or a Bachelor’s degree.