Research Technician I - Radiation Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a laboratory assistant to support CAR T-cell therapy research focused on solid tumors. You will help with experiments, data collection, and daily lab tasks in a team with grad students and senior scientists.

A high school diploma is required; no specific experience is needed. The role involves handling cell culture and basic equipment, with safety training provided. This is a full-time, on-site position in Saint Louis, MO with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: No specific certification or professional license required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection and preparation of solutions.
• Setup and maintenance of equipment; maintains files on research and assists with data entry.
• Performs general lab maintenance and cleaning; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has dramatically improved the long-term survival of relapsed/refractory leukemia patients, demonstrating that we can achieve new levels of cure for aggressive and otherwise terminal cancers using this strategy. Our laboratory is specifically working to extend this technology to a wider range of cancers, utilizing screening techniques to test the efficacy of various new CARs against solid tumors (currently pancreatic cancer, breast cancer, glioblastoma, and prostate cancer). These techniques require handling many different types of tumor cell lines in culture, and many plates of cells, over the course of each experiment. The ideal candidate will be a curious, go-getter with a passion for translational research. The candidate will get to develop skills on cutting-edge equipment to tackle interesting questions advancing cancer research and potential contribution to developing new therapies. The candidate will work closely with other members of the lab, such as grad students and senior scientists.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

For more information on the lab, please visit deselmlab.wustl.edu. Assists the investigator or higher-level technician with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment. Maintains files on research and assists with data entry. Assists with general lab maintenance and cleaning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

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

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Detailed Reports, Software Program Grade R04-H

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Salary Range

Grade R04-H Salary Range $16.54 - $22.35 / Hourly. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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