Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Jin lab at WashU School of Medicine is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Research Technician II. I am a cancer doctor who treats esophageal cancer patients in the clinic, and studies esophageal cancer in the research lab. I am committed to not only understanding the basic science of esophageal cancer, but also, and more importantly, taking new discoveries and translating them into real improvements in the way we treat esophageal cancer patients.

My lab is interested in the injury response of the upper gastrointestinal tract to chronic injury/inflammation, and the mechanisms by which these processes induce cancer development. This position is responsible for assisting with laboratory duties in a basic translational science research setting. Specifically, the research technician is responsible for basic molecular biology and cell culture tasks such as working with primary human cell lines, performing genotyping, GI tract routine histology staining, and mouse husbandry. There will be opportunity to contribute to a variety of different projects studying the molecular determinants of cancer development in the upper GI tract.

Assists with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Lab Website: https://sites.wustl.edu/ramonjinlab/. 

• Assists with research studies, experiments and assays, including collection of data, preparation of solutions and setup and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains mouse colony including setting up, breeding, weaning, and genotyping.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification 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

The ideal candidate will have up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Cell Cultures, Communication, Detailed Reports, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Research, Molecular Biology Lab, Mouse Husbandry, Software Program, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment, 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.

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