Research Technician II – Molecular Microbiology

Job Title

Rotavirus Biology Research Assistant

Location

Saint Louis, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Ding lab works on rotavirus biology and pathogenesis and mucosal antiviral immunity using tissue culture, human intestinal organoids, and mouse models. 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 /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.

    More About This Job

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Prior experience working with cell culture and laboratory mice.
    • The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

      Grade

      R06-H

      Salary Range

      $16.92 – $26.44 / 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.