Research Technician II - Cardiology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Tuition assistance

Caregiver leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis’ Jimenez laboratory seeks a research-support professional to assist with experiments, data collection, and tissue culture tasks in a biology laboratory. The role emphasizes careful documentation, equipment setup, and adherence to safety procedures in a mouse-based research setting.

40 hours per week in Saint Louis, MO; Bachelor’s degree required. No strict experience required, but preferred in molecular biology and animal handling; salary range and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Experience working with mice, including husbandry and genotyping is preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and setup of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Follows established safety procedures and maintains documentation on laboratory/ specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are cleaned and maintained as required.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Jimenez laboratory focuses on understanding immunotherapy effects on the heart. The lab uses mice and surgical modeling tools. Routine wet lab techniques used in the lab are molecular biology and biochemical-based techniques, including PCR, RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA and histological analyses with immunohistochemistry and RNA scope-based in situ hybridization, and flow cytometry sorting and analysis. We also use tissue culture models and various in vitro cellular functional assays to model disease, including stem cell differentiation, organoid culture and live‑cell imaging. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40 hours/week

Job Description

• 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 laboratory environments for each investigator may be located on adjacent floors, and the individual must be willing to navigate this physical separation of work sites.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Preferred: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses

• Required: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Preferred: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

• Required: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Preferred: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

• Required: Not Applicable.
• Preferred: Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently.

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mice, including husbandry and genotyping.
• Experience with molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques.

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

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: 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.

EEO Statement

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