Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

This position is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position independently performs complex research studies, experiments and assays. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
2. Provides for data entry and current data files on research projects.  Monitors data to ensure consistent quality.
3. May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data.
4. Assures compliance with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
5. Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
6. Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.

Master’s degree with two years of experience in a laboratory setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling seven years.

• Demonstrated ability to function independently completing experiments, collecting and organizing research data. 
• Comfortable handling animals, specifically rats.
• Prior experience with handling rats will be a plus.
• Experience with tissue embedding, sectioning and preparation for histologic analysis.
• Comfortable with basic statistical analysis, microsurgery and optical imaging will be a plus.

The hiring range for this position is $17.00 - $22.96 per hour.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, 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.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.

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.

This position is grade R08.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.

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