Senior Research Technician - Nephrology

About the role

The Herrlich Lab is interested in kidney disease and its detrimental effects on other organs (secondary organ complications). We focus on the kidney-lung, kidney-heart, and kidney-brain interorgan communication axes. We use in vitro assays, in vivo mouse injury models, transgenic mice, tissue analysis, confocal microscopy, and single cell or spatial transcriptomics, among other techniques.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Assists in the management of the mouse colony under guidance of PI and staff.
• Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects.
• Maintains consistency in data quality.
• Performs preliminary statistical analysis of data.
• Safeguards compliance with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Safeguards lab conditions and equipment by ensuring they are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Affords technical support to 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.

Education

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

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.

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Pre-Employment Screening

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