Research Technician II - Medical Oncology

About the role

The laboratory of Dr. Kian Lim at WashU Medicine in St. Louis, MO, is currently seeking a driven laboratory technician to assist senior lab members in conducting laboratory-based translational research. This role will focus on investigating mechanisms of treatment response and resistance in biliary tract cancers, with a specific emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic strategies and biologic pathways using in vitro experimental platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
• Prepares tissue cultures, reagents, probe tests, etc.
• Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
• Affords general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Skills

• Not Applicable

Working Conditions

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Education

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Preferred Qualifications

• More About This Job: A strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and mammalian cell culture is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Experience with one or more of the following is highly preferred: PCR, gene cloning, DNA/RNA purification, western blotting, transfection, protein expression/analysis, microscopy, and cell-based functional assays. Ability to adopt new laboratory techniques and maintain rigorous experimental records is critical.

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

Benefits

• 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: 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.