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Senior Research Technician - Nephrology
Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026
💰 $62,000/yr($36,000/yr – $62,000/yr)
About the role
Scheduled Hours
40Position 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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working IndependentlyGrade
R08-HSalary 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.Questions
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