Research/Lab Tech Ii - Physics

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The major purpose of this position is to setup a quantum diamond microscope system for quantum-enabled bio-imaging applications. In particular, this includes integrating an optical tweezer system with a confocal microscope to address and detect nitrogen-vacancy centers in nanodiamonds for in-vivo thermometry in yeast cells.
The expected duration of this position is one year, though it may be extended.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect data from experiments.
• Order lab supplies.
• Present experiment results at conferences and seminars.
• Conduct experiments and routine procedures.
• Maintain records/reports.
• Perform data analysis.
• May contribute to design of experimental protocols and research.
• Conduct literature searches.
• Order/maintain chemical inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor/evaluate experiments.
• Participate in developing hypotheses to be tested and ways of testing it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical experiment with confocal microscope and single photon detection.
• Experience in optical experiment.
• Bachelor's degree in Physics.
• Knowledge in Quantum Mechanics.
• Familiar with equipment control and data analysis software.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or four years of equivalent education/experience in a laboratory or research setting.

Grade

R06-H

Salary Range

$16.08 - $25.12 / 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.

Accommodation

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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.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

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/

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