Senior Research Technician - Psychiatry

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

3d • $19 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Translational Biomarker Research in Aging and Neuroscience (T-BRAIN) Program is seeking an organized and motivated life sciences professional to join our team. The T-BRAIN is a new, vibrant research program investigating and developing biomarkers for aging-related neuropsychiatric disorders. Successful candidates will work independently or as a member of a project team to perform complex research studies, experiments and assays. This position will serve as a critical team member responsible for implementing and sustaining research projects and general wet lab activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aseptic technique, cell culture, basic molecular biology applications, ELISA, Flow Cytometry and/or other cell sorting applications.
• Experience using clinical centrifuges, automated cell counters, biosafety cabinets/fume hoods, tissue culture incubators and other general laboratory equipment.
• Aseptic Technique
• Cell Culture Incubators
• Cell Culture Work
• Centrifuges
• ELISA Test
• Experimentation
• Flow Cytometry
• Interpersonal Communication
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Safety
• Molecular Biology
• Neuropsychiatry
• Ordering Supplies
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Recordkeeping
• Researching
• Software Program
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Execute technical procedures to support biomarker analyses.
• Work with Lab management to develop new, and improve existing, research protocols to support project/program objectives.
• Ensure laboratory activities and research protocols comply with all laboratory Quality Management Systems and laboratory safety objectives and procedures.
• Ensure lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in the training of laboratory staff and/or Project Team personnel on laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with all laboratory standards.
• Participate in rotating off-hours “on-call” response to emergency alarms or occasional support.
• Additional administrative tasks include ordering research supplies, managing research material inventory, and ensuring compliance with WashU regulations.

Benefits

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level