Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs high-complexity assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and assay troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by the laboratory manager.
Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs laboratory manager of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
Assists with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes specific analysis, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory policies.
Coordinates and maintains ordering of all reagents, consumables and other regularly used office supplies.
Assists with education and training of laboratory personnel with regard to laboratory procedures and compliance of established regulatory procedures.
Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods, clinical relevance and standard operating procedures; participates in relevant continuing education programs and seminars.
Assists laboratory manager with other duties and special projects as needed.
Performs initial statistical analysis and review of data; prepares initial result reports for supervisory review.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions:
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Exposure to chemicals.
Requires protective devices.
Equipment:
Lab/research equipment.
Education:
Associate degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Minimum Requirement:
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Assay, Capillary Electrophoresis (CE), Clinical Studies, Continuing Learning, Instrument Repairs, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology Techniques, New Hire Training, Nucleic Acid Extraction, Ordering Supplies, Organizing, PCR Amplification, Sequence Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Analysis, Systematic Work, Task Management, Teamwork, Working IndependentlyFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
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.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/