Research Technician II - Surgery

Location: St. Louis

## Research Technician II - Surgery Apply remote type:
On Campus/Onsite locations:
Washington University Medical Campus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR95342#
** Scheduled Hours
** 40#
** Position Summary
** The Department of Surgery at WashU in St Louis is seeking an experienced Research Technician for the laboratory of its newly created Endocrine Neoplasia Research Group (ENRG). The ENRG has recently relocated to St. Louis, MO, from Baltimore, MD, and consists of two MD physician-scientists, two research assistants, biostatisticians, surgical residents, and a recently graduated PhD student. The laboratory is currently located in 1700 square feet of newly renovated laboratory space in the heart of the WashU medical campus.
This position assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials. Specific projects currently underway include studies of the genomics and clonal diversity in parathyroid tumors, and the molecular pharmacology of calcium sensing and related G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Our ENRG takes a “bedside to bench” approach leveraging access to human endocrine tumor samples, genomic sequencing technologies, state-of-the-art high throughput signaling assays, and transgenic mouse models to study genes of interest in the mouse parathyroid.
The ENRG is the newest addition to the research programs of the WashU Department of Surgery, currently the second-highest NIH funded Department of Surgery in the US with over $24M in annual NIH expenditures. Over its 20 year history, the ENRG has been well-funded by NIH (3 R01s, 1 R21, 2 K awards, a T32), and both society and industry support.

The laboratory currently is supported by both the NIH (CA228399) and a generous institutional relocation package. Administrative support for protocol and grant management and editorial support (e.g., IRB and IACUC) are provided through the Department of Surgery.#
** Job Description
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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.  
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* Working Conditions:

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* * 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.#
** Required Qualifications
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* 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.
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* Work Experience:

** No specific work experience is required for this position.
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable
** Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
** More About This Job
** The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.#
** Preferred Qualifications
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* 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.
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* Work Experience:

** No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable#
** Grade
* * R06-H#
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