Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is full-time and works approximately 40 hours per week.  

This position is in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology - Bone Marrow Transplant.  This position is for the Medical School Campus.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Washington University in St. Louis, Division of Oncology, in the laboratory of Dr. Jessica Silva-Fisher, is seeking a Senior Research Technician to perform and analyze research projects focusing on long non-coding RNAs in cancer including breast and myeloma to elucidate their mechanisms and identify novel therapies. This includes DNA/RNA/protein isolations; tissue culture of human cells; RNA biology, molecular biology, and epigenetic techniques.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collects, enters, and performs data entry and maintains data files on research.
2. Performs complex analysis according to research protocols, explaining methods and procedures to others in laboratory.
3. Assists in the training and development of technicians, acting as a group leader.
4. Complies with established safety procedures and maintains required documentation on laboratory and specimen conditions.
5. Ensures lab conditions and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with established procedures.
6. Presents work at lab meetings.
7. Orders supplies for the laboratory.

Master’s degree with two years of experience in a laboratory setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience equaling seven years.

The hiring range for this position is $17.00 - $22.96 per hour.

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

This position is eligible for full-time benefits.  Please click the following link to view a summary of benefits:  https://wustl.box.com/s/8wkhs25yssf0775x9d6nd6vqa7obpth7.

This position is grade R08.

Please attach a copy of your most current signed performance evaluation (completed within the last 18 months) to your online account.  If you have not received a performance evaluation, you may provide two current signed letters of recommendation (written within the last 18 months), preferably to include one letter from either a current or recent former supervisor.  To attach these documents, go to:  My Career Tools, Add Attachment, Attachment Type – Performance Reviews or Letters of Recommendation.

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.

• Solid background in molecular biology.
• Experience using the following techniques: cloning, PCR, qPCR, RNA Immunoprecipitation (RIP) and Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays, including working with research animals.