Senior Research Technician - Nephrology

Requirements

• 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:
• 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.
• Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working Independently
• Grade
• R08-H
• Salary Range
• $18.77 - $31.94 / Hourly
• Questions
• For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
• Accommodation
• If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
• 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
• 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.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 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

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Additional Information

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Herrlich Lab is interested in kidney disease and its detrimental effects on other organs (secondary organ complications). We focus on the kidney-lung, kidney-heart, and kidney-brain interorgan communication axes. We use in vitro assays, in vivo mouse injury models, transgenic mice, tissue analysis, confocal microscopy, and single cell or spatial transcriptomics, among other techniques. Performs independently complex research studies, experiments and assays. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Performs complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians. Assists in the management of the mouse colony under guidance of PI and staff. Enters data and maintains current data files on research projects. Monitors data to ensure consistent quality. May perform preliminary statistical analysis of data. Assures compliance with established safety procedures 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 in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader. 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. Required Qualifications Education: Master'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: Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

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