Research Technician II (Part-time) - Ophthalmology

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in ST. LOUIS, MO is seeking a Research Technician to join the Ophthalmology and Pain Center laboratories. The role will support understanding sensory biology in the cornea and neuron–cell interactions in disease and wound healing.

The position assists with studies, data collection, material preparation, and equipment setup, within a collaborative team and a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience required.
• Ideal candidate has up to one year of laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files on research.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and documentation.
• Maintain and clean lab equipment and conditions.
• Assist with general lab maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

16

Position Summary

The laboratories of Dr. Qin Liu and Dr. Andrew Huang are seeking a motivated Research Technician to join a highly collaborative team at the WashU Department of Ophthalmology and the WashU Pain Center. The successful candidate will be passionate about understanding the sensory biology in the cornea, and the cross talk between neurons and corneal cells in disease and wound healing.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Job Description

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.

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

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.

More About This Job

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

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Preferred Certifications/Professional Licenses

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

Preferred Work Experience

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

Preferred 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

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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.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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

Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable 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.