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Research Technician II - Developmental Biology

Washington University in St. Louis
Cancer Research Building, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2025
💰 $52,880/yr

About the role

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Mokalled Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician II to join an innovative project focused on nervous system regeneration. This exciting opportunity involves cutting-edge cross-species Omics analyses and in vivo validation studies in mice and zebrafish aimed at identifying immunoglial factors that support nervous system regeneration.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about neuroscience, regenerative biology, molecular biology, and single-cell omics approaches, and offers potential opportunities for co-authorship in peer-reviewed publications and career growth in translational biomedical research.

This project bridges basic and translational science, contributing to a novel cross-species reference map that may lead to future therapies for traumatic injuries of the nervous systems. You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and gain exposure to advanced single-cell and bioinformatics approaches with clear scientific and clinical significance.

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

Education:

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


Certifications:

No specific certification 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

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

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.

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Company

Washington University in St. Louis

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