Neuroscience Research Technician II: Addiction & Pain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University is seeking a Research Technician II in Anesthesiology to support studies on neuropeptides, neuromodulators, and brain circuits related to addiction, pain, and stress. The role involves assisting with experiments, colony management, data entry, and tissue culture preparation.

The ideal candidate has up to one year in a lab setting and a Bachelor’s degree. This on-campus position offers a full-time schedule and comprehensive lab safety training and documentation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification or professional license required.
• No specific work experience required.
• Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and set-up of equipment.
• Manage animal colony maintenance and data files.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain documentation on lab and specimen conditions.
• Perform general lab maintenance, inventory, and cleaning.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

In vivo animal models

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory research

Tissue processing

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Washington University is seeking a Research Technician II in Anesthesiology to support studies on neuropeptides, neuromodulators, and brain circuits related to addiction, pain, and stress. The role involves assisting with experiments, colony management, data entry, and tissue culture preparation.

The ideal candidate has up to one year in a lab setting and a Bachelor’s degree. This on-campus position offers a full-time schedule and comprehensive lab safety training and documentation support.