Research Technician II - Anesthesiology

3M HEALTHCARE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a lab support specialist to study ligand-gated ion channels. The role involves mammalian cell culture, assay setup, data collection, and documentation in a lab environment.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with preferred experience in mammalian cell culture. This full-time position offers a standard 40-hour week and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs HEK293 cell culture for the expression of ion channels, using aseptic technique and preparing solutions and reagents.
• Assists in cell-based assays of ion channel function.
• 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.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Laboratory instrumentation

Data reporting

Independent work

Communication skills

Software programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Scheduled hours: 40

Position Summary

We are looking for someone who will support studies in the lab on ligand-gated ion channels by performing mammalian cell culture and assays of ion channel function. The candidate should ideally have previous experience with mammalian cell culture although this is not a requirement. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs HEK293 cell culture for the expression of ion channels, using aseptic technique and preparing solutions and reagents.
• Assists in cell-based assays of ion channel function.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience or certification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Skills: Communication, detailed reporting, laboratory instrumentation, laboratory research, software programs, working independently.

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 per hour (Grade R06-H)

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy is to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.