Research Technician Ii (tetrahymena Stock Center) - Biology

Washington University in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri, US
Base: $16.92 - $26.44 / hourly; bonus/equity: not ...
Tetrahymena stock center operations
Cryopreservation and reconstitution
Cataloging cell lines and dna
The Research Technician II will carry out key activities of the Tetrahymena Stock Center, including maintaining laboratory strains, sending cells/DNA, cryopreservation, reconstitution, and cataloging

Job Summary

  • The Research Technician II will carry out key activities of the Tetrahymena Stock Center, including maintaining laboratory strains, sending cells/DNA, cryopreservation, reconstitution, and cataloging.
  • This role involves developing new research tools, collaborating on strain development for research projects, and directing the work of an undergraduate research assistant.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including vacation, holidays, sick time, health insurance, Metro transit U-Pass, and a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Matching Summary

The Research Technician II will carry out key activities of the Tetrahymena Stock Center, including maintaining laboratory strains, sending cells/DNA, cryopreservation, reconstitution, and cataloging.

Salary

Base: $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Tetrahymena Stock Center operations
  • cryopreservation and reconstitution
  • cataloging cell lines and DNA
  • developing new research tools
  • directing undergraduate assistants

Nice-to-have

  • highly motivated individuals
  • consistent with core mission
  • guiding principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • No specific certifications required
  • No specific work experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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