Special Project Assistant - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Position assists DCM Business Office, Facility Management, and Leadership Team with oversight, data collection, census, billing, and regulatory compliance for all Investigators with IACUC-approved protocols.

Job Description

• Collects data that will be used for census management, space planning, and billing.

• Maintains adequate supplies of forms for the tracking and generation of bar code labels for protocol identification and census management.

• Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance, and distribution of materials, devices, and equipment.

• Completes activation of new orders, deactivation of terminated studies and troubleshoots all issues with cage card generation and split/wean tracking.

• Enters information into the computer or onto data forms, generates tables, reports, statistics or computations.

• Maintains department records, reports, inventory and files as required.

• Assists the investigator in identifying trends and educational needs.

• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

• Assists husbandry staff when needed, as assigned by supervisor.

• May perform data collection and management of data forms in ABSL 2 and 3 spaces.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Will regularly travel to different buildings on campus and cross-train to cover absences of other DA staff.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

• Must be able to lift 30lbs and pass a pre-employment physical exam.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Business Or Medical Setting (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Some weekend and holiday work.

Preferred Qualifications

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:

Animal Handling, Animal Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Data Confidentiality, Data Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Research Data, Working Independently

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / 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.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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.

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.

• 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/

EEO Statement

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.