Research Technician II

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Life/AD&D and long-term disability

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a Research Technician II to support the zebrafish facility on the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus. You will monitor water quality, feed fish, collect samples, and assist with histology prep under supervision.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in basic science and 2–4 years of related experience. Salary range shown; comprehensive benefits package included; position offers growth and exposure to state-of-the-art pediatric

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a basic science or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of related research experience required.
• Basic lab safety knowledge and familiarity with lab equipment.
• Knowledge of statistics and basic mathematics; knowledge of lab techniques and research-related software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor zebrafish facility conditions, water quality and room temperature.
• Feed fish, prepare food, and monitor for sick fish or tumors.
• Document tumor incidence and maintain clean, organized equipment and tanks.
• Assist with genotyping, RNA and DNA extraction; histology prep as needed.
• Perform routine research procedures under supervision and maintain logs and records.
• Contribute to planning tests and data analysis; attend meetings to discuss techniques.

Skills

Lab safety knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Lab techniques knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in basic science or related field

Tools

Genotyping

RNA extraction

DNA extraction

Microscopy

Imaging software

Job description

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Department

10379 Ctr for Cancer Immunology Rsch

Pay Range

$23.40 - $39.00

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

• 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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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.