Research Technician II: Molecular Biology & Cell Culture

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

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Support role in the Mahajan Lab in Saint Louis, MO. The position involves conducting molecular biology tasks, cell culture, protein expression, and immune assays, with duties including data collection, solution preparation, and maintaining safety records.

The candidate will assist postdoctoral fellows and support mice studies as needed. Education offered: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MS degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• MS degree preferred.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and PCRs would be a plus.

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

Mammalian cell culture

PCR

Communication

Detailed reports

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory research

Software programs

Working independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Support role in the Mahajan Lab in Saint Louis, MO. The position involves conducting molecular biology tasks, cell culture, protein expression, and immune assays, with duties including data collection, solution preparation, and maintaining safety records.

The candidate will assist postdoctoral fellows and support mice studies as needed. Education offered: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; MS degree preferred.