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 Genetics.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and set-up and maintenance of equipment.
2. Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
3. Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
4. Complies 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 with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling four years.

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.

• Eager to learn and welcome to challenges.
• Ability to follow instructions and protocols.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in basic molecular biology and microbiology techniques, such as PCR, molecular cloning, restriction digest, and sequencing analysis is highly desired.
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR technology.                  
• Mammalian tissue culture experience.
• Working experience with RNA.        
• Working experience with next-gen sequencing.

The hiring range for this position is $14.07 - $18.99 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.

This position is grade R06.

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.

The GEiC’s (http://geic.wustl.edu/) primary mission is to create accurate research models in cancer and stem cell lines as well as animals to enable mechanistic studies, drug discovery and therapeutic development. As one of the largest genome engineering core facilities in the nation, the GEiC supports over 100 labs on WU campus and many externally. Now part of the McDonnell Genome Institute, the GEiC is positioned to grow substantially in both operations and R&D, in areas of molecular biology, cell line engineering and stem cell technologies. If you are looking for a challenging job in a fun-loving group, come join us to learn and contribute.