Research Technician II - Lab Data, Tissue Culture & Assays

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Zhao Lab at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a motivated Research Technician to support ongoing studies on how host, microbiome, and pathogen interactions influence autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. You will assist with lab duties, data entry, and documentation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include preparing tissues, reagents, and tests, maintaining equipment and safety procedures, and supporting data management while developing hands-on research skills

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Zhao Lab at WashU Medicine in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a motivated Research Technician to support ongoing studies on how host, microbiome, and pathogen interactions influence autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. You will assist with lab duties, data entry, and documentation in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include preparing tissues, reagents, and tests, maintaining equipment and safety procedures, and supporting data management while developing hands-on research skills