Research Laboratory Supervisor (Translational Lymphoma Research) - Oncology

Washington University in St. Louis

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Laboratory experience (3 Years)
Supervisory Management skills

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
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!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources for your continued childcare needs.
Adult care resources.
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.

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