Research Technician II - Cell Biology at Washington University in St Louis in Washington, DC

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Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110

 Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Candidate will support ongoing research through technical assistance with primary neuronal cell culture, molecular biology, live-cell imaging, and data analysis. This position is ideal for both someone preparing for graduate or medical school, or someone interested in career technician roles. It offers hands-on research experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to neuroscience research. Our lab investigates the interplay between energy metabolism and neurodegeneration using state-of-the-art optical imaging techniques and high throughput assays. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, fully funded research team, help coordinate laboratory operations, and contribute to research projects—from generating and analyzing data to preparing findings for scientific publication. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: For more information on the lab please visit https://ashrafilab.wustl.edu/ . Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment. Performs data entry and maintains a detailed, organized laboratory notebook. Analyzes data using established laboratory methods and contributes to the preparation of figures and results for presentations and publications. Performs animal dissections to establish primary neuronal cultures. Performs bacterial transformations and plasmid preparations. Maintains laboratory reagent inventory, including preparing media and solutions, filtering, aliquoting, and sterilizing supplies. Maintains and transfects cell cultures to support research projects. Complies 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 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. Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Preferred Qualifications 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. Skills: Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Software Program, Working Independently 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. Questions For freque