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About the Role
This role involves assisting with the technical aspects of studies and experiments, including histology, sectioning and staining of FFPE tissues, and microscopic analysis of slides. Experience with immunohistochemical techniques and protein analysis (SDS-PAGE) is desirable.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- A driver's license is not required for this position.
- Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting is ideal.
- Must be able to wear protective equipment.
- Must be able to provide standard care to research animals.
Skills
- Histology
- Sectioning
- Staining of FFPE tissues
- Microscopic analysis
- Immunohistochemical techniques
- Protein analysis
- SDS-PAGE
- Data entry
- Laboratory maintenance
- Communication
- Detailed Reports
- Laboratory Instrumentation
- Laboratory Research
- Software Program
- Working Independently
Location
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Up to one year of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly
Benefits
- Up to 22 days of vacation
- 10 recognized holidays
- Sick time
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
- Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 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
- 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
- Family care resources
- Adult care resources
- Tuition coverage for employee and family (up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years)
About the Company
- Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.
Equal 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.