Research​/Laboratory Technician II - Biology

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Research Technician to work on the production and analysis of antibiotic-like compounds produced by non-pathogenic soil bacteria.

• Conducts, evaluates, and maintains experiments; collects data and performs analysis.
• Data management.
• Maintains safe and clean lab space.
• Trains and manages undergraduates in conduct of research.
• Restocks chemical and consumable inventories.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position.

• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• Experience in sterile technique, molecular biology, and basic biochemistry.
• Good communication, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task effectively.
• For applicants with molecular biology or biochemistry backgrounds, expertise in routine plasmid construction, PCR experimental design and execution, clone library construction, and/or protein expression and affinity purification are critical; proficiency in bacterial genetics is strongly desired.
• For applicants with a more chemistry background, expertise in using reverse phase and/or normal phase chromatography, HPLC/MS use and maintenance is needed; specific experience with small molecule chromatography/purification/quantification is strongly desired.

R06-H

$16.92 - $26.44 / Hourly

• Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Personal: Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Personal: Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Personal: 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.
• Family: 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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