Laboratory Technician
Washington, DC 
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Job Description
I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Job Description Summary:
Founded in 1824, the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is the 11th oldest medical school in the country and the first in the nation's capital. Since its establishment, the school has been at the forefront of medical education, and has grown to include highly-ranked programs in the health and biomedical sciences. With dozens of top-tier residency programs, SMHS is a competitive and esteemed destination for medical school graduates across the country. Find out more here:

The Laboratory of Dr. Bethea is in search of a highly motivated Laboratory Technician. The Bethea laboratory works on neuroimmune mechanisms of CNS injury and repair with the ultimate goal of developing new therapies for chronic pain and other neurodegenerative disorders.

The Laboratory Technician will work with our team to maintain transgenic mouse colonies. They will be responsible for ensuring maintenance of mouse colony records and perform genotyping.

Responsibilities/expectations include but are not limited to:

  • Ensuring proper records of transgenic mouse lines are maintained
  • Perform mouse handling procedures (i.e. genotyping, injections)
  • Assisting other lab members if time/expertise allows
  • Data Collection/Preparation
  • Providing set up and tear down support to faculty, staff and students in the lab
  • Performing lab maintenance, prepping and maintaining equipment for research use, and maintaining stock levels for assigned laboratory

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 1.5 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated experience with maintaining a mouse colony and performing various molecular biology techniques (i.e. PCR)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Typical Hiring Range $22.15 - $31.33
II. POSITION INFORMATION

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Research and Labs
Sub-Family Laboratory Support
Stream Service and Support
Level Level 2
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Essential onsite
Telework:
Required Background Check Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: R002153
Job Open Date: 04/24/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 5 years
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