Washington University in St. Louis · 1 week ago
Research Technician II - Neurosurgery
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.92/hr - $26.44/hr
1+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is seeking a full-time Research Technician II to join the Tang Lab, which focuses on the mechanisms of small cell lung cancer metastasis. The role involves assisting with research studies, data collection, and laboratory maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
E-LearningEBooksEducationHigher Education
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position
No specific work experience is required for this position
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a biological science with a strong academic record
A strong team player with good communication skills
Self-motivated, with long-term goals of advanced training
Minimum of 1 year of research experience in a biology laboratory (cancer research is a plus)
Basic laboratory skills in molecular biology and cell biology
Entry-level coding experience in R, Python, and/or Linux
Prior experience with NGS data analysis is a strong plus
Benefits
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.
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.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University’s mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge, and protect the freedom of inquiry through research and teaching.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Washington University in St. Louis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (22)
2024 (34)
2023 (39)
2022 (17)
2021 (7)
2020 (20)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.6MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsJim McKelvey
2024-09-13Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0M
2019-01-31Grant
Leadership Team
Jessie Minton
Vice Chancellor for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Keisha Mabry
Entrepreneur in Residence
Recent News
2026-01-16
bloomberglaw.com
2025-10-25
Company data provided by crunchbase