Research Technician II; Auditory Neuroscience; Otolaryngology

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours 40

The newly established Kumar lab in the Department of Otolaryngology at WashU in St. Louis is hiring for a Research Technician II to study the cortical mechanisms of sound-processing after noise-induced hearing loss. The Kumar lab uses in vivo two-photon imaging of auditory cortex in awake mice, optogenetics, chemo genetics, and operant behavior mouse models to identify the brain mechanisms associated with impaired hearing after loud-noise exposure.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Assists with mice colony management
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• May assist with statistical analysis of the data collected along with figure construction.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Suggests problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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