Research Technician I

10100 Children's Hospital; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital is seeking a Research Technician I to support brain tumor research. You will perform routine and specialized lab tests under a PI, including cell culture, PCR, and immunoassays, while maintaining records and contributing to data analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in basic science with 1–2 years of related experience and a strong attention to safety. Opportunities include documentation, meetings, and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science field or related discipline.
• 1–2 years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic lab safety knowledge and standard equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform and optimize molecular and cellular assays for brain tumor research.
• Conduct routine lab procedures including cell culture, PCR, immunoassays.
• Manage inventories, order supplies, and prepare reagents.
• Record results, analyze data, and contribute to meetings and manuscripts.
• Experience with mice work is preferred.

Skills

Mathematics

Lab safety

Basic lab skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in basic science

Tools

Mammalian cell culture

DNA/RNA isolation

PCR

Immunoblotting

Immunofluorescence

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Sequencing prep

Job description

7144 13th Place NW Washington, DC 20012 Kids Are Our Everything. Department 10379 Ctr for Cancer Immunology Rsch Pay Range $20.83 - $34.71

• Perform and optimize molecular and cellular assays for brain tumor research studies
• Conduct routine laboratory procedures such as mammalian cell culture, DNA/RNA and protein isolation, PCR, immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and sample preparation for sequencing or histopathology.
• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, preparing reagents.
• Maintain accurate experimental records, organize and analyze data, prepare figures and summaries, and contribute to laboratory meetings, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Previous experience with mice work is preferred

The Research Technician I conducts research under the direction of a principal investigator. The RT-I performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests, specimen preparations and experimental procedures for the purpose of research as directed.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree with a major in basic science or related field desired.

Minimum Work Experience

At least 1-2 years of related experience desired. No supervisory experience required. (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Strong mathematical skills and an inquisitive attitude. Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of basic lab equipment desired.

Functional Accountabilities

Responsible Conduct of Research

Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research. Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator. Uses research funds and resources appropriately. Maintains confidentiality of data as required. Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Laboratory Work

Performs routine tests under the direction of principal investigator or supervisor. Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy. Conducts literature search as requested. Performs tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment. Compiles information from lab notebooks and journals. Attends courses, seminars and lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory technique.

Project Planning

Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures. Coordinates schedules of tests and procedures. Assists staff in developing and troubleshooting new techniques and ideas.

Recordkeeping

Maintains a log of work performed. Prepares charts, graphs and results of studies; compiles and helps analyze data. Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, etc.; prepares summary reports as requested. Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.

What You’ll Receive

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications.

Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees.

This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

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Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.