- Company: Washington University in St. Louis
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Salary: Pay not listed
Washington University in St. Louis at a glance
washu.edu- Founded 1853
- Employees 16902
SEC filings mentioning "Wustl": 30 — search EDGAR
14,053 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Washington University (Wustl) at St. Louis, Missouri seeks a Research Technician II to support clinical and translational research initiatives. This full-time position offers the opportunity to advance otolaryngological science while contributing directly to innovative healthcare discoveries.
Role Overview
As Research Technician II in Otolaryngology, you'll serve as a vital member of our research team, providing technical expertise and administrative coordination for clinical and laboratory investigations. Working within Wustl's respected otolaryngology department, you'll manage protocols, coordinate research activities, and ensure the highest standards of data integrity and patient safety across multiple studies and projects.
What You'll Do
- Perform technical and administrative duties to support otolaryngology research protocols and clinical trials
- Recruit, screen, and coordinate study participants, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and ethical standards
- Maintain detailed research records, manage study databases, and ensure accurate data collection and documentation
- Assist with laboratory and clinical procedures specific to otolaryngological research
- Coordinate with researchers, clinicians, and regulatory personnel to ensure smooth study operations
- Monitor research budgets and inventory for assigned projects
- Troubleshoot issues and contribute to continuous improvement of research processes
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in research settings
- Demonstrated experience as a research technician or in a similar research support role
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in managing complex protocols
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems and research databases
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance (IRB, HIPAA) and Good Clinical Practice standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work effectively with diverse teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and ethics
About Wustl
Washington University is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. At Wustl's Medical Campus in St. Louis, our otolaryngology department conducts groundbreaking research in hearing health, voice disorders, head and neck oncology, and clinical innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where talented professionals contribute to discoveries that transform lives.
How to Apply
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
You’ll finish your application on the employer’s website. We don’t ask for a resume on this page.
Explore Washington University in St. Louis online
What people say about Washington University in St. Louis
- Getting too little sleep can have serious health consequences
- Denmark’s wind farms generated 140% of the country’s electricity needs yesterday
- Bayes’ Theorem – What is it and what is it good for?
- Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2015)
Recent news
- Washington University St. Louis doctor highlights breast cancer risk in men and offers assessment tools - KSDK
- Eleven WashU faculty elected to AAAS - The Source - WashU
- Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics - WashU
- No. 3 WashU Women's Track & Field Sees 19 Named USTFCCCA All-Region - washubears.com
- Sustainable Land Lab update -- Sunflower + Project - City of St. Louis, MO (.gov)
Latest from Washington University in St. Louis
- WashU’s ‘Lego professor’ makes civic education a snap
- WashU to launch school of pharmacy
- WashU joins Bay Area venture hub for Midwest universities
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in St. Louis, Missouri
Weather right now in St. Louis, Missouri: checking… · Local time: · Air quality: · Daylight: · UV index: · Wind: · Pollen:
The St. Louis, Missouri (WUMC), located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a large scale health-care-focused commercial development located in the Central West End neighborhood of St Louis. The WUMC corporate partners are Barnes-Jewish Hospital, BJC HealthCare, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Washington University School of Medicine.
Cost of living in Washington: 7.0% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Washington: $17.13/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Washington: $89,679 — via FRED
Home prices in Washington (year over year): +1.7% — via FRED
Median household income in King County: $122,148 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in King County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in King County: Drove Alone (50%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in King County: 95% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Showboat Theatre, listed 1986 (310m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 44°F year-round (summers around 74°F, winters around 35°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Innovation
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school -- for example, a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. — via O*NET
Industry news
- The Great Coding Reset: How AI is changing software engineering - Business Insider
- ‘AI code apocalypse’ hasn’t hit engineers as hard as the industry may think - IT Brew
- AI tools have sparked a coding revolution. Software engineers are figuring out what comes next. - Business Insider
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Computer & Mathematical occupations earn a national median of $98,769 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Job details above are provided by the employer/source. The sections on this page are compiled from public data sources with AI assistance.
Accommodations: if you need a workplace accommodation to apply for or perform this job, see ADA.gov or EEOC.gov for guidance on your rights and how to request one.
Listing facts
- Role Research Technician II
- Employer Washington University in St. Louis
- Location St. Louis, Missouri
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 11, 2026
- Apply by August 10, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (359 words)
Facts above come from this job record on Get A Job.AI — not copied from third-party review sites.
Typical work in Research Technician
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
- Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Public discussions & open sources
Attributed public threads and profiles — not employee reviews or star ratings.
- Hacker News — Getting too little sleep can have serious health consequences
- Hacker News — Denmark’s wind farms generated 140% of the country’s electricity needs yesterday
- Hacker News — Bayes’ Theorem – What is it and what is it good for?
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (May 2015)
Cached public sources (Hacker News, Dev.to, GitHub, etc.).
Employer website
Limited public data for this employer
We only show facts we can ground in public sources (Wikidata, O*NET, news/discussion links, or this listing). We do not invent Glassdoor-style ratings, salaries, or testimonials when data is thin. Use the listing facts, occupation context, and related openings below while we continue researching.
Explore related openings
6 other opening(s) at Washington University in St. Louis on Get A Job.AI
- Medical Assistant II – Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ophthalmic Assistant – Ophthalmology
- Assistant Vice Chancellor of Medical Advancement – University Advancement
- Executive Director of Advancement, Brown School – University Advancement
- Patient Billing/Service Representative II – Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Billing/Scheduling Associate II (Remote)
Occupation family: Research Technician
Research this employer
Pull public facts we already cached for this company (Wikipedia, news, discussions). We never invent Glassdoor-style ratings.
Open interview kit (print-friendly)
Free for candidates — daily or weekly emails when matching roles go live.
Keep exploring on Get A Job.ai
Not quite the right fit? Your next opportunity is a click away.
- Browse all jobs
- More jobs by category
- Remote jobs you can do from anywhere
- Research typical pay for this role
- Get free job alerts so new matches reach you first
- Upload your resume to apply faster
- Register now to access our free AI resume builder
Hiring instead? Post a job and reach candidates searching right now.
