Research Technician II - Urologic Surgery

About the Role

Join the lab of Dr. Nupam Mahajan, focusing on prostate and breast cancer research with an emphasis on biochemical studies of tyrosine kinases and the role of kinase inhibitors in inhibiting epigenetic processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform various experiments including immunoblotting, PCR, DNA/RNA preparation, cell culture, and flow cytometry.
• Handle routine lab duties such as ordering biochemicals, maintaining safety records, and assisting postdoctoral fellows with mice studies.
• Assist with research studies, experiments, and assays, including data collection, solution preparation, and equipment setup and maintenance.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files on research.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests.
• Comply with established safety procedures and maintain required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensure lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Assist with general lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Perform 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree preferred.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and PCRs would be a plus.
• Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Willingness to learn various aspects of research.

Skills

• Communication
• Detailed Reports
• Laboratory Instrumentation
• Laboratory Research
• Software Program
• Working Independently

Pay

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

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, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources for childcare and adult care.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

Schedule

40 hours per week