Research Technician II - Pathology & Immunology

About the role

Location: ST. LOUIS, MO 63110. The Nagaraja Laboratory is seeking to hire a Research Technician to begin in early 2027. The laboratory is located in the Couch Biomedical Research Building as a part of the Department of Pathology & Immunology and the Center for Genome Sciences & Systems Biology. This position will assist in establishing novel mouse models, characterizing molecular and tissue level phenotypes and deriving organoids for ex vivo functional assays.

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.
• Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Cryostat Sectioning, Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Intraperitoneal Injections, Mouse Handling, Mouse Husbandry, Oral Gavage.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with employee 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.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; family care resources for continued childcare needs; adult care coverage.
• Tuition coverage: dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of service.

Pay

Grade R06‑H Salary Range: $16.92 – $26.44 per hour.

Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 40 hours per week.