Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists with laboratory duties in a research setting; performs routine tests with direction from the supervisor, manager or higher-level technician, including PCR genotyping, small rodent handling, biopsies, dissections, and data entry.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, animal colony maintenance, preparation of solutions, set-up and maintenance of equipment, and animal handling and husbandry.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry in a customized web-based software program for tracking animal colonies.
• Helps coordinates experiments with laboratory staff for multiple clients across the University.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.

 

Working Conditions:

• Works in a barrier facility laboratory environment.
• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift 5lbs and be physically able to stand and move for 70% of working hours. 
• Must be able to provide standard and specialized 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:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

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

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:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

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

Skills:

Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Mouse Handling, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Software Program, Working Independently

Grade

R04-H

Salary Range

$16.54 - $22.35 / 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 CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu 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

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