Senior Research Technician - Nephrology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,857 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance packages

Free Metro transit U-Pass

Defined contribution Retirement Savings Plan

Wellness programs

Childcare and family care resources

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a candidate for the Herrlich Lab, focusing on kidney disease and its effects on other organs. This role involves performing complex research studies and managing laboratory tasks, including data entry and mentorship of technicians.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree, with experience in laboratory settings, and possess strong working skills in communication and recordkeeping. Salary is competitive, with additional health and family benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in a laboratory setting.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis/projects according to research protocols.
• Assist in the management of the mouse colony.
• Enter data and maintain current research files.
• Monitor data consistency and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain lab conditions and equipment.
• Assist in training and development of technicians.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory Instrumentation

Recordkeeping

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Herrlich Lab is interested in kidney disease and its detrimental effects on other organs (secondary organ complications). We focus on the kidney-lung, kidney-heart, and kidney-brain interorgan communication axes. We use in vitro assays, in vivo mouse injury models, transgenic mice, tissue analysis, confocal microscopy, and single cell or spatial transcriptomics, among other techniques.

Performs independently complex research studies, experiments and assays.

Scheduled Hours

40 hours per week

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Assists in the management of the mouse colony under guidance of PI and staff.
• 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

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

Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working Independently

Driver's License

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

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Grade

R08-H

Salary Range

$18.77 - $31.94 / Hourly

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.