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Special Project Assistant - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Washington University in St. Louis
FULL_TIME Remote · US St. Louis, MO, US USD 2947–4680 / month Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-10
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Job Description
Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position 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. 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 additional duties as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Will regularly travel to different buildings on campus and cross-train to cover absences of other DA staff. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table. Must be able to lift 30lbs and pass a pre-employment physical exam. Equipment Office equipment. 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 Required Qualifications: Some weekend and holiday work. 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 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 / HourlyThe 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. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment