Research/Lab Technician I - Engineering

Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary The technician will assist in research performed by the graduates and postdocs in Dr.

Zhang's lab.

The technician's duty is to support the general operations of the lab and to ensure that the Zhang lab members have the support that they need to conduct their research.

Job Description For more information on the lab please visit Primary Duties & Responsibilities * Assist lab personnel with projects and experiments that they need help with, including setting up experiments, running experiments, collecting data, and analyzing the results.

* Help maintain lab equipment and manage lab activities.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in biology, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.

* Research laboratory experience in synthetic biology or related fields.

* Familiarity with molecular cloning, bacterial cell cultures, and other molecular biology assays.

* Motivation to learn new things; excellent oral and written communication skills; diligence.

* Ability to work independently, communicate with laboratory members, and maintain organized records/reports.

* Basic wet lab skills and knowledge of biological lab instruments.

* General computer skills such as word processing, Excel, etc.

* Use of basic computer programs.

Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.

Grade R04-H Salary Range $16.21 - $21.69 / 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.

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Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position.

The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an 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.

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.

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We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

* 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 to dietitians, and more!

Family * We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

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* 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.

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