Immunotherapy Research Technician - CAR-T Translational Lab

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Transit benefits

Retirement plan (403b)

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Research Technician to contribute to translational cell therapy projects. The role involves developing and evaluating engineered immune cells (CAR-T) using CRISPR/Cas9 methods and preclinical models, with emphasis on IND-enabling work and clinical translation.

You will work under Dr. John DiPersio, reporting to Dr. Jerry Xiang, in a collaborative, well-resourced lab environment that supports professional growth and cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience; lab setting experience preferred.
• Background in molecular/cellular biology; cancer biology or genomics preferred.
• Experience with mice and small animal procedures is a plus.
• Proficiency with standard lab techniques and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analyses following research protocols and discusses methods with technicians.
• Enters and maintains data files; monitors data quality and performs basic statistics.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and documentation of conditions.
• Maintains lab conditions/equipment per procedures; assists training of technicians.
• Contributes to design and execution of experiments on engineered immune cells.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and supports translational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular biology

Genomics

Mice handling

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Protein biochemistry

Data analysis

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Research Technician to contribute to translational cell therapy projects. The role involves developing and evaluating engineered immune cells (CAR-T) using CRISPR/Cas9 methods and preclinical models, with emphasis on IND-enabling work and clinical translation.

You will work under Dr. John DiPersio, reporting to Dr. Jerry Xiang, in a collaborative, well-resourced lab environment that supports professional growth and cross-disciplinary