Research Technician I (Hybrid) – Pediatrics (Husbandry)

Job Title

Our lab produces genomically modified animals for research. This position assists with the technical aspects of experiments including small rodent handling, animal husbandry, data entry, preparation of materials, and documentation for multiple studies.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs husbandry with mouse colonies for research studies.
• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• 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: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

    Certifications /Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license 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.

    Salary Range

    $16.54 – $22.35 / 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 or shared ancestry, 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. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.