Research Technician II; PRN - McDonnell Genome Institute

Position Summary: FIVE@MGI determines the functional impact of genetic variants (mutations) by engineering those variants into human cells. We use high‑content confocal microscopy and deep neural networks (machine learning) to uncover these often‑subtle phenotypes from cells with patient‑relevant mutations. We are seeking an individual who wants to work primarily at the lab bench and in the cell culture hood doing stem cell differentiation and neuroscience for clinically translatable projects in functional genomics.

Understanding cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and especially sterile cell culture is a plus. This individual will also be running machine learning models and performing extensive analysis, so the more computational experience, the better. The role also 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.
• Performs data entry and maintains research data files.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures that 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.

The 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 provide standard care to research animals. These statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. Management reserves the right to revise 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 or professional license is required.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required.

Skills: Not applicable.

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification or 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.

R06-H: $16.92 – $26.44 per hour.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.