Senior Research Technician - Neurosurgery

Senior Research Technician

The Senior Research Technician will provide technical support for translational immunology and neuro-oncology research focused on T-cell trafficking, tumor immunology, and CAR-T cell therapy for brain tumors. The researcher will perform and optimize complex laboratory procedures including tissue and blood processing, multiparameter flow cytometry, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemical staining, cell culture, CAR-T cell functional assays, cytokine analyses, molecular biology techniques, and animal tumor studies.

Performs independently complex research studies, experiments and assays.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform complex analysis/projects according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to other technicians.
• Process brain tumor and peripheral blood specimens.
• Perform flow cytometry, T-cell phenotyping, and functional immune assays.
• Conduct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis.
• Generate and evaluate CAR-T cells using in vitro cytotoxicity assays.
• Perform cytokine profiling, ELISA-based assays, and molecular biology workflows.
• Support murine brain tumor studies, including treatment administration and tissue collection.
• Maintain experimental datasets, perform basic statistical analyses, and ensure rigorous documentation.
• Assure compliance with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
• Ensure lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• 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:

Education:

Master'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:

Laboratory Setting (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

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, Laboratory Instrumentation, Recordkeeping, Software Program, Working Independently

Grade: R08-H

Salary Range: $18.77 - $31.94 / 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.

Benefits Statement:

• 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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

• 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.

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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.