Research Technician II - Cardiology
Job in
St. Louis, Saint Louis, St. Louis city, Missouri, 63105, USA
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Washington University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research -
Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary The Jimenez laboratory focuses on understanding immunotherapy effects on the heart. The lab uses mice and surgical modeling tools. Routine wet lab techniques used in the lab are molecular biology and biochemical-based techniques, including PCR, RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA and histological analyses with immunohistochemistry and RNA scope-based in situ hybridization, and flow cytometry sorting and analysis. We also use tissue culture models and various in vitro cellular functional assays to model disease, including stem cell differentiation, organoid culture and live-cell imaging.
Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.
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.
The laboratory environments for each investigator may be located on adjacent floors, and the individual must be willing to navigate this physical separation of work sites.
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
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.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with mice, including husbandry and genotyping.
Experience with molecular biology and/or biochemical techniques.
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 IndependentlyGradeR
06-HSalary 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.
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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…
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