Research Technician II - Cell Biology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Technician II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in groundbreaking research aimed at understanding cancer signaling pathways. Your contributions will involve hands-on laboratory work, including preparing solutions, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe lab environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of innovative research that could lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. If you have a passion for laboratory research and are eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Up to one year of lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research studies, experiments, and data collection.
• Prepare tissue cultures and maintain lab equipment.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Position Summary

Our laboratory is interested in understanding how alterations in signaling pathways contribute to human cancer, and whether exploitation of that understanding can aid in the development of new diagnostics, prognostics, and therapeutic intervention strategies.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Job Description

Primary Duties & 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Skills

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

Additional Information

Salary Range: $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

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