Research Technician II - Urologic Surgery

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

Position Summary

There is an opportunity to join the lab of Dr. Nupam Mahajan. The lab focuses on prostate and breast cancer with an emphasis on biochemical studies of the tyrosine kinases. Lab also study various kinase inhibitors and their role in inhibiting various epigenetic processes. Work in the lab includes molecular biology (DNA preparation), cell culture, protein expression, and immune assays. The expected duties includes performing various experiments, including immunoblotting, PCR, DNA/RNA preparation, cell culture and flow cytometry. In addition, candidate will perform routine lab duties such as ordering biochemicals, keeping record of safety measures and helping postdoctoral fellows in mice studies. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

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

More About This Job

• MS degree.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and PCRs would be a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Willing to learn various aspects of research.

Education

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree.
• Experience in mammalian cell culture and PCRs would be a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Willing to learn various aspects of research.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.