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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 4 hours ago

Research/Lab Technician I - Engineering

Washington University Danforth Campus

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.54/hr - $22.35/hr

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking a Lab Technician to support large-scale facilities and construct new experimental setups as needed. The primary responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring lab safety, assisting personnel with experiments, and managing inventory for the lab.

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Responsibilities

Maintain existing facilities and equipment, maintain maintenance log, and repair any pieces of equipment

Construct new experimental facilities

Perform appropriate measures to ensure lab safety

Assist lab personnel with miscellaneous projects and experiments, including setting up experiments and assisting with the running of experiments, and collecting data

Order equipment and parts for the lab including fittings and other common lab equipment; ensure inventory is always stocked. Write up, submit and file purchase orders

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringLab Safety TrainingAutoCADProcess InstrumentationHazardous Chemicals HandlingMicrosoft OfficeWorkload PrioritizationInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Required

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

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position

No specific work experience is required for this position

A driver's license is not required for this position

Preferred

Associate degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Vocational training in a mechanical field

At least 5 years of work experience

Experience with PC – Excel, Word, networks

Lab safety training

Ability to interact productively with a wide variety of people inside and outside the department and university

Experience with AutoCAD

Knowledge of process instrumentation, high temperature and high-pressure system and process plumbing

Experience with Swagelok fittings, vacuum system, construction and fabrication, mill and lathe work, thermocouples and heaters

Basic knowledge of TIG welding, leak detection

Experience with handling hazardous chemicals and operating laboratory equipment and machinery; comfortable working in such environments

Desirable to have had experience around combustors and combustion systems

Ability to purchase equipment and supplies for research laboratory

Excellent judgment and ability to adapt to changes

Calm under pressure

Able to maintain accurate and thorough lab notes

Careful attention to detail is essential

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision and use independent judgment

Benefits

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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.

Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.

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.