Senior Research Technician – Otolaryngology

Job Title

The Zolkind Lab is a translational head and neck cancer lab investigating novel models of treatment resistance and therapeutic targets.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• 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 :

    No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

    Work Experience:

    Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

    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.

    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, 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.