CareerPlan

Research Technician II - Radiology

Washington University Medical Campus, USFull-time$35k–$55k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Support interdisciplinary research at the interface of protein engineering, optical imaging, and systems neuroscience by assisting with experiments, data collection, and lab maintenance.

Role type

Research Technician (Life Sciences/Optical Imaging)

Builds

Genetically encoded sensors and actuators for non-invasive imaging and manipulation of neural circuits

Domain

Neuroscience / Biophotonics / Protein Engineering

Required skills

Laboratory techniques, Data entry, Tissue culture preparation, Reagent preparation, Equipment maintenance, Safety compliance, Animal care, Histology assistance, Molecular cloning assistance, Cell culture

Preferred skills

Physics, optics, engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, protein engineering, neuroscience, bioengineering, microscopy, image analysis, laboratory software

Technologies

Microscopy, Data analysis software, Laboratory instrumentation

Responsibilities

Assist with optical imaging experiments, routine laboratory measurements, data collection and organization, basic image and data analysis, molecular cloning, cell culture, protein characterization, small animal procedures, histology, lab preparation, recordkeeping, and equipment maintenance

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC