Research/Lab Technician Ii - Engineering

Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The technician will assist in research performed by the graduate and postdocs in Dr. Zhang's lab. The technician's duty is to support the general operations of the lab and to ensure that the Zhang lab members have the support that they need to conduct their research. The technician will be trained by the graduate students and postdocs in the Zhang lab.
Job Description
For more information on the lab please visit https://sites.wustl.edu/fuzhongzhanglab/.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and routine procedures.
• Monitor/evaluate experiments.
• Maintain records/reports.
• Collect data from experiments.
• Perform data analysis.
• Write interpretative reports/summaries.
• Conduct literature searches.
• May contribute to the design of experimental protocols and research.
• Order lab supplies.
• Order/maintain chemical inventories.
• Help maintain lab equipment and manage lab activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• At least one year of previous experience as Research Technician.
• Research laboratory experience in synthetic biology or related fields.
• Familiarity with molecular cloning, bacterial cell cultures, and other molecular biology assays.
• Motivation to learn new things; excellent oral and written communication skills; diligence.
• Ability to work independently, communicate with laboratory members, and maintain organized records/reports.
• Basic wet lab skills and knowledge of biological lab instruments.
• General computer skills such as word processing, Excel, etc.
• Use of basic computer programs.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a laboratory or research setting equaling four years may substitute for this requirement.
Grade
R06-H
Salary Range
$16.59 - $25.92 / 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.
Accommodation
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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 successful completion of required screening.
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.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
• 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.

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