Research Technician II - Hematology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a laboratory assistant to support research on blood cancers. You will assist with experiments, data collection and tissue culture preparations in a safety-conscious lab environment.

The role emphasizes data management, adherence to protocols and the ability to work with team members and possibly animal handling as needed. Experience is not required, and comprehensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• No specific work experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including data collection, 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

Communication

Detailed Reports

Laboratory Instrumentation

Laboratory Research

Software Program

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Our lab research is aimed at understanding the pathogenesis of blood cancers, with a focus on myeloproliferative neoplasms. Experimental approaches involve mouse modeling, in vitro work in established cell lines, flow cytometry, mass cytometry, and ex vivo manipulation of primary patient samples. The ideal candidate will have prior tissue culture and mouse handling experience or a willingness to learn. This position offers the opportunity to join an innovative research team and contribute to translational research in a dynamic setting.

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.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

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:

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

Grade: R06-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $26.44 / 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.

More About This Job

The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Accommodation

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