Research Technician II - Otolaryngology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an entry-level lab support role focused on histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues with opportunities to work with immunohistochemical techniques.

The candidate will assist with experiments, data collection and documentation in a busy research lab. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, up to one year of lab experience, and a readiness to follow safety protocols and recordkeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification or professional license required for this position.
• Ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues is beneficial.

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 tissues, reagents and probe tests as needed.
• Ensures safety procedures and documentation compliance.
• Maintains and cleans lab equipment and work areas.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary

A major responsibility of this role will involve histology, including sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues, and microscopic analysis of the slides. Experience with immunohistochemical techniques is desirable. Some experience with protein analysis including SDS-PAGE would also be helpful. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Primary Duties & 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.

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.

Education (Required)

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

Certifications / Professional Licenses (Required)

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience (Required)

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills (Required)

Not Applicable

Driver’s License (Required)

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

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Education (Preferred)

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses (Preferred)

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience (Preferred)

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills (Preferred)

• 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.

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 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.