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Job Title: Research Technician II Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Research Technician II, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting research studies, experiments, and assays. Your responsibilities will include data collection, preparation of solutions, and setting up and maintaining equipment. You will also be involved in flow cytometry data acquisition, cell sorting, and subsequent analysis and presentation. Additionally, you will perform data entry and maintain data files on research, prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests, and ensure compliance with established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with research studies, experiments, and assays, including data collection and solution preparation.

+ Conduct flow cytometry data acquisition, cell sorting, and analysis.

+ Perform data entry and maintain comprehensive data files.

+ Prepare tissue cultures, reagents, and probe tests.

+ Comply with established safety procedures and maintain laboratory documentation.

+ Ensure lab equipment and conditions are clean and maintained according to procedures.

+ Assist with general lab maintenance and cleaning.

Essential Skills

+ Strong analytical skills

+ Laboratory research experience

+ Analytical thinking

+ Effective communication

+ Ability to produce detailed reports

+ Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation

+ Problem-solving skills

+ Competency in relevant software programs

+ Capability of working independently

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience

+ Up to one year of experience in a laboratory setting

Work Environment

Work in a supportive and flexible environment with a schedule of 9-5pm, Monday to Friday, including 10 holidays off. Parking is available at a cost, or you can opt for free parking options nearby with a shuttle service. The team is collaborative, offering hands-on instrument instruction and training support. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to impactful cancer research, benefiting from a workplace with great benefits, including immediate retirement matching.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.