Special Project Assistant - Comparative Medicine

CP00001 Washington University in St Louis Washington University Medical Campus May 28, 2026

$36K - $54K

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Assists DCM Business Office, Facility Management, and Leadership Team with oversight, data collection, census, billing, and regulatory compliance for all Investigators with IACUC-approved protocols. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Collects data that will be used for census management, space planning, and billing. Maintains adequate supplies of forms for the tracking and generation of bar code labels for protocol identification and census management. Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance, and distribution of materials, devices, and equipment. Completes activation of new orders, deactivation of terminated studies and troubleshoots all issues with cage card generation and split/wean tracking. Enters information into the computer or onto data forms, generates tables, reports, statistics or computations. Maintains department records, reports, inventory and files as required. Trains on various aspects of primary duties. Assists the investigator in identifying trends and educational needs. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Assists husbandry staff when needed, as assigned by supervisor. May perform data collection and management of data forms in ABSL 2 and 3 spaces. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions: Requires extensive safety training. Stockroom or warehouse. Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements. Exposure to animals. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Typically bending, crouching, stooping. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing). Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and pass a pre-employment physical exam. Will regularly travel to different buildings on campus and cross-train to cover absences of other DA staff. Equipment: Lab/research equipment. Simple hand tools. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Business Or Medical Setting (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Some weekend and holiday work is required. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Animal Handling, Animal Management, Animal Studies, Computer Literacy, Computer Systems, Data Analysis, Data Confidentiality, Data Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Research Data, Working Independently Grade

G06-H

Salary Range $17.87 - $27.06 / 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. 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. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. 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. Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co