Research Technician II - Medical Oncology

Laboratory Technician Position

The laboratory of Dr. Kian Lim at WashU Medicine in St. Louis, MO, is currently seeking a driven laboratory technician to assist senior lab members in conducting laboratory-based translational research. This role will focus on investigating mechanisms of treatment response and resistance in biliary tract cancers, with a specific emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic strategies and biologic pathways using in vitro experimental platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing molecular and cellular experiments including tissue culture, genetic and biochemical assays, maintaining accurate laboratory records, and assisting with data generation and analysis. The Lim Lab fosters a culture of respect, diversity, honesty, and hard work, and is committed to translating preclinical findings into clinical trials for patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

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.

Salary Range: $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

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.