Research Technician II - Acute and Critical Care Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is hiring a Research Technician II for Acute and Critical Care Surgery to support immune function studies in critically ill patients. You will run assays (ELISA, ELISpot, Luminex) on human blood samples, maintain biobank samples, and document data in lab records.

Weekend or holiday shifts may be required to ensure 7-day coverage. The ideal candidate has up to one year of lab experience; a Bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• No specific work experience required for this position.
• Must be able to wear PPE and handle biological/chemical hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments and assays and data collection.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and maintain lab equipment.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files for research projects.
• Help with general lab maintenance and cleaning; adhere to safety rules.
• Occasional weekend/holiday shifts to ensure 7 day coverage.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Communication

Detailed reports

Laboratory research

Software program

Working independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ELISA

ELISpot

Luminex

Job description

## Research Technician II - Acute and Critical Care SurgeryApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98045# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**This role will support a study of immune function in critically ill patient. Job responsibilities will include running lab assays such as ELISA, ELISpot and Luminex on human blood samples. Additional responsibilities will include maintaining lab records and biobanking samples. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. The study will require occasional weekend or holiday shifts to provide 7 day a week/365 day a year lab coverage.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.* Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.* Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.* Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.* Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.* Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Working Conditions:*** This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.* The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.**Work Experience:**No specific work experience is required for this position.**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job**The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently# **Grade**R06-H# **Salary Range**$16.92 - $26.44 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/