Lab Research Technician II — Animal Care & Data Support

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time & sick leave (up to 22+)

Excellent health insurance

Tuition assistance / education perks

Metro U-Pass or transit benefits

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Technician II in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on maintaining the laboratory mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, and assisting with study preparation and documentation.

The candidate will perform data entry, assist with tissue culture preparation, and ensure safety and proper documentation for lab operations. Up to one year of lab experience is preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• No specific certifications/professional licenses required.
• No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and setup of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probes and related materials.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed and documentation is maintained.
• Keeps lab conditions and equipment clean and properly maintained.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Technician II in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on maintaining the laboratory mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, and assisting with study preparation and documentation.

The candidate will perform data entry, assist with tissue culture preparation, and ensure safety and proper documentation for lab operations. Up to one year of lab experience is preferred; bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.