Research Laboratory Supervisor (Translational Lymphoma Research) - Oncology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Research Laboratory Supervisor will perform and oversee research projects and laboratory operations within a translational lymphoma research laboratory focused on understanding lymphoma biology through integrated mouse models, in vitro systems, and human biospecimen analyses. This position is responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, managing experimental workflows, and maintaining laboratory infrastructure, including mouse colony operations, biospecimen processing and tracking, regulatory compliance, and data organization systems. The Research Laboratory Supervisor will work closely with the Principal Investigator to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality execution of research activities.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs and oversees research studies, experiments, and laboratory processes, including experimental design support, data collection, and workflow coordination.

• Supervises laboratory personnel, including training, scheduling, and oversight of daily activities to ensure adherence to laboratory protocols and safety procedures.

• Manages laboratory operations, including procurement, inventory systems, reagent tracking, and equipment maintenance.

• Oversees mouse colony management, including breeding strategies, genotyping workflows, colony tracking, and coordination with animal care facilities.

• Coordinates and supports in vivo experimental studies, including cohort organization, treatment schedules, and tissue collection workflows.

• Oversees acquisition, processing, storage, and tracking of human biospecimens, including blood and tissue samples, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with institutional and federal regulations.

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including IACUC, IRB, biosafety, and laboratory safety standards.

• Performs and/or supervises laboratory techniques, including flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology assays (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR), and preparation of samples for downstream analyses.

• Develops, implements, and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and laboratory documentation systems.

• Maintains laboratory data systems, including experimental data organization, sample tracking databases, and protocol repositories.

• Oversees laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

• Assists with coordination of laboratory meetings, project timelines, and collaborative activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

Bachelor’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 (3 Years)
Skills:

Supervisory Management
Driver's License:

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

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

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:

Cell Cultures, Collaborating, Communication, Data Documentation, Interpersonal Awareness, Interpersonal Communication, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Processes, Leadership, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Recordkeeping, Supervision, Workflow Organization, Working Independently

Grade

R11

Salary Range

$55,200.00 - $100,000.00 / Annually

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.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an 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.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• 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

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

Family

• 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.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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.