Research Technician II: Mouse Lab & Data Specialist

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

401(k) retirement plan

Caregiver leave

Tuition support for dependents

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support NIH and other grants by managing a large mouse colony and assisting with study execution. The role includes collecting specimens for IRB protocols and helping with documentation.

You will assist with data entry, prepare tissue cultures and reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure safety procedures are followed. The ideal candidate has up to one year of lab experience, strong communication, attention to detail, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education/experience required.
• Ideal candidate has up to one year of laboratory experience.
• No specific certification required.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment.
• Interest in research and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, data collection, and setup/maintenance of equipment.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files on research.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Comply with safety procedures and document specimen conditions.
• Maintain and clean lab equipment and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or combination of education/experience

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support NIH and other grants by managing a large mouse colony and assisting with study execution. The role includes collecting specimens for IRB protocols and helping with documentation.

You will assist with data entry, prepare tissue cultures and reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure safety procedures are followed. The ideal candidate has up to one year of lab experience, strong communication, attention to detail, and