Senior Research Technician - Molecular Microbiology

Washington University; Missouri; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University Medical Campus in Saint Louis, MO, seeks a Senior Research Technician specializing in Molecular Microbiology to support rotavirus biology, mucosal immunity studies, and related assays. The role involves independent project execution, data management, and potential data analysis within a dynamic lab environment.

The position emphasizes training junior staff, maintaining safety and documentation, and ensuring high-quality research outputs in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory setting experience (1 year).
• Experience with cell culture and laboratory mice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects. Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
• May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• Assures compliance 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 in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory Instrumentation

Recordkeeping

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior Research Technician - Molecular Microbiology# Join us today## Senior Research Technician - Molecular MicrobiologyApply: On Campus/Onsite: Washington University Medical Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR98556# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**The Ding lab works on rotavirus biology and pathogenesis and mucosal antiviral immunity using tissue culture, human intestinal organoids, and mouse models. Performs independently complex research studies, experiments and assays.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.* Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects. Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.* May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.* Assures compliance 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 in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Working Conditions:*** Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.* 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:**Master’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:**Laboratory Setting (1 Year)**Skills:**Not Applicable**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Preferred Qualifications:*** Prior experience working with cell culture and laboratory mice.# **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, Laboratory Instrumentation, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working Independently# **Grade**R08-H# **Salary Range**$18.77 - $31.94 / HourlyThe 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.