Research Technician III

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Department

Pay Range

Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in basic science or related field. (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
At least 3-7 years of progressive experience. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of statistics and advanced mathematics.
Proficiency in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research-related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary research team.
Demonstrated experience in laboratory methods, such as gel electrophoresis, PCR analysis, protein purification and DNA purification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience handling laboratory animals.

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Laboratory Work

• Performs routine and non-routine tests, such as western blots, immunoprecipitation and immunofluorescence as directed.

• Records and checks results for completeness and accuracy.

• Performs tasks that require familiarity with techniques and equipment.

Project Planning

• Independently develops experimental methods and performs data analysis.

• Assists with planning specific research protocols and procedures.

• Coordinates schedules of tests and procedures.

• Assists staff in developing and troubleshooting new techniques and ideas.

• Modifies methods and protocols in conjunction with the principal investigator.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Formulates and defends hypotheses; elaborates on design and execution of experiments that could test these hypotheses.

• Develops methods and protocols to implement experiments, including gel electrophoresis, PCR analysis, protein purifications and DNA purifications.

• Makes detailed observations and keeps an accurate laboratory notebook.

• Presents and discusses work at weekly laboratory meetings and national symposia.

Project Management

• Oversees the management of lab-related materials and monitors cost effectiveness.

• Coordinates multiple research studies.

• Maintains awareness of deadlines and plans appropriately for upcoming staffing and project needs.

• Demonstrates strong time management skills and plans for the completion of projects on time.

• Trains and mentors new staff as needed.

• Assists with determining work assignments, schedules and priorities.

Data Maintenance

• Develops and modifies databases as needed.

• Collects, codes, and compiles statistics (coding of data requires interpretation of data from a broad range of alternatives).

Internal and External Customer Relations

• Responds to both internal and external requests in an effective and friendly customer service manner.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.

• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from

• day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.

• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.

• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.

• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.

• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.