Research Technician II - Neurosurgery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO, invites applications for a Research Technician II in the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Stegh, focusing on glioblastoma pathogenesis and treatment.

The role supports technical studies and documentation, preparing materials, and working with both in vitro cell culture and in vivo mouse models. You will assist with data collection and data entry, maintain tissue cultures, perform in vitro assays, and help with mouse procedures while complying

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains tissue cultures and performs in vitro assays in cell culture.
• Assists with mouse studies, including surgical procedures, maintenance of mouse colony, monitoring of animals, and tissue collection.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Cell culture

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

A position is available for a Research Technician II in the laboratory of Dr. Alexander Stegh studying the pathogenesis and treatment of glioblastoma, the most prevalent and malignant form of brain cancer.

This position assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials and will involve both in vitro (cell culture) and in vivo (mouse) models of glioblastoma.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains tissue cultures and performs in vitro assays in cell culture.
• Assists with mouse studies, including surgical procedures, maintenance of mouse colony, monitoring of animals, and tissue collection.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous cell culture and/or mouse experience is a plus.

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 / Hourly

The 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.

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 ne