Cancer Research Technician: Molecular & Cell Culture

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a lab associate to support prostate and breast cancer research under Dr. Nupam Mahajan.

The role involves performing molecular biology tasks, cell culture, DNA/RNA prep, and immune assays, with emphasis on biochemical studies of tyrosine kinases and kinase inhibitors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree; MS degree and mammalian cell culture experience are a plus. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MS degree preferred for advancement.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and PCR is desirable.
• Willingness to learn various aspects of research and assist in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and setup of equipment.
• Perform data entry and maintain data files for research projects.
• Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, probes, and related materials.
• Ensure safety procedures and maintain documentation for laboratory and specimens.
• Assist with general lab maintenance and cleaning; support postdocs with mice studies.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS degree

Tools

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a lab associate to support prostate and breast cancer research under Dr. Nupam Mahajan.

The role involves performing molecular biology tasks, cell culture, DNA/RNA prep, and immune assays, with emphasis on biochemical studies of tyrosine kinases and kinase inhibitors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree; MS degree and mammalian cell culture experience are a plus. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package available.