Research Technician II - Neurosurgery

About the role

The Chen Ultrasound Lab in the Department of Neurological Surgery at WashU Medicine has an opening for a motivated Research Technician. The lab combines engineering, biology, and medicine to develop innovative focused ultrasound techniques to improve the lives of patients with brain disease.

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.

Education

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

Skills

• Laboratory Research
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Software Program
• Working Independently
• Communication
• Detailed Reports

Pay

Salary Range: $16.92 – $26.44 per hour. 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan combining employee and university contributions starting at 7%
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family care resources for childcare needs; adult care resources available
• Tuition coverage for employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years