Genetic Research Technician II – Biomarker Discovery

Washington University in St. Louis; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated researcher to assist with hereditary angioedema studies in a collaborative lab. Responsibilities include data collection, tissue culture prep, and maintaining equipment and records.

The role offers opportunities to present work, draft abstracts, and contribute to manuscripts; a bachelor’s degree is required, and the environment emphasizes safety, documentation, and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following: molecular biology, cloning, PCR, cell culture, immune-based detection (immunoblotting, immunofluorescence, ELISA), and/or fluorescence microscopy.
• Ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

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.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cloning

PCR

Cell culture

Immunoblotting

Immunofluorescence

ELISA

Fluorescence microscopy

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCR machines

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a motivated researcher to assist with hereditary angioedema studies in a collaborative lab. Responsibilities include data collection, tissue culture prep, and maintaining equipment and records.

The role offers opportunities to present work, draft abstracts, and contribute to manuscripts; a bachelor’s degree is required, and the environment emphasizes safety, documentation, and career development.