Research Technician II; Tetrahymena Stock Center - Biology

Position: Research Technician II (Tetrahymena Stock Center) - Biology
Location: St. Louis

Position Summary

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

A Research Technician II position is available in Dr. Doug Chalker's group to carry out key activities of the Tetrahymena Stock Center.

The Stock Center maintains laboratory strains long-term and sends cells lines or DNA samples to researchers upon request. The individual filling this position will carry out this role as well as receive new samples for cryopreservation, reconstitution of frozen samples, and cataloging. When not performing these key functions, this individual will be involved in developing new research tools or collaborating with researchers to development strains to carry out research projects.

They will also direct the work of an undergraduate research assistant tasked at making sterile media and sterilizing glassware to support this work.



Job Description

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts experiments and routine procedures.
• Monitors/evaluates experiments.
• Maintains records/reports.
• Collects data from experiments.
• Performs data analysis.
• Writes interpretative reports/summaries.
• Conducts literature searches.
• May contribute to design of experimental protocols and research.
• Orders lab supplies.
• Orders/maintains chemical inventories.
• 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.

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.

Education:



Required Qualifications

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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education:



Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Research Labs

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

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.

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon…