"Research Technician II - Ophthalmology"

Position Summary

The Rajagopal Lab in the department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is looking for a Research Technician II that assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials allowing for the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery in studies of retinal metabolism, diabetes, and blinding illnesses.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Please visit the lab website for more information on our research: https://sites.wustl.edu/rajagopal/.

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs biochemical assays using mouse and human retinal tissue, maintains mouse colonies with specific genetic modifications, and keeps logs of inventories.
• Performs data entry, organize, and maintains required data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures, compliance requirements, 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.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Individuals with experience in one or more of the following techniques: western blotting, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence imaging, cell culture, mouse colony management and husbandry.

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.

Scheduled Hours

40