Research Technician II

10100 Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Life, AD&D, and long-term disability

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Technician II to support a principal investigator in a busy zebrafish facility. The role involves daily animal monitoring, water quality control, feeding, and documentation, with supervision as necessary.

The position emphasizes safety, data collection, and routine research tasks across standard laboratory procedures. The candidate will perform genotyping, RNA and DNA extraction, histology preparation, and data analysis

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of lab equipment.
• Knowledge of statistics and advanced mathematics.
• Knowledge of lab techniques and research-related software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily care of zebrafish in the facility, including water quality and room temperature.
• Feed fish, prepare food, and monitor for sick fish and tumors; alert investigators as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of tanks, equipment and workspace; collect samples for histology and RNA/DNA work.

Skills

Basic lab safety

Statistics knowledge

Lab techniques

Research software

Education

Bachelor's degree in basic science or related field

Job description

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The Research Technician II conducts research as directed by a principal investigator. The RT-II handles daily monitoring of animals in the Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus zebrafish facility, including monitoring of water quality and room temperature, feeding and food preparation for fish, monitoring for sick fish and tumors, alerting investigators to tumor incidence, and documentation. The RT-II maintains the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility, including washing tanks, dishes and equipment. The RT-II also performs routine research procedures related to investigation, such as collecting and preparing fish for histology and breeding, genotyping and RNA and DNA extraction, microscopy/imaging and data analysis. Duties will be completed under supervision.

The Research Technician II conducts research as directed by a principal investigator. The RT-II performs routine research procedures related to investigation, such as genotyping and RNA and DNA extraction. Duties will be completed under supervision.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree with a major in basic science or related field desired. (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience 2-4 years related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge Basic knowledge of lab safety and use of lab equipment. Knowledge of statistics and advanced mathematics. Knowledge of lab techniques and research-related software. 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. Performs tasks that may require familiarity with fundamental techniques and equipment. Conducts literature search as directed. 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. and prepares summary reports as requested. Maintains and updates department policies regarding procedures, objectives, safety, etc.

Benefits That Support You:

• 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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